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Form of workNatural Resources Intern - Biological Science Technician (Fish/Wildlife)- Medford
Job No: 506546
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Land & Water Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Medford, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $19.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, STEM, Data Analysis, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Career Management
Department Overview:
The Division of Extension's mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin system through statewide education and research programs. To learn more about Extension's Natural Resource Institute, visit: https://extension.wisc.edu/natural-resources/
The mission of the US Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. To learn more about the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home
Anticipated Start Date:
May 2024 (but some locations may start a week later)
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
August 23, 2024
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Employees mainly work 10 hours each for four days. Therefore, Namely Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, employees start work at 8 AM and end at 6 PM. Hours may vary, depending on weekly duties and asks per Forest Service Staff.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$19.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forest Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation, Soil Science, Wildlife Ecology, etc..
- Enthusiasm to learn about diverse natural resource careers.
- No prior field experience is necessary.
- We strongly encourage applications from first-generation college students and groups that are underrepresented in Natural Resources and environmental sciences.
- Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
- Selected applicants will go through a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Relevant coursework or practical experience in biology, conservation, recreation management, Natural Resources, or environmental sciences.
- Ability to carry 20 pounds in the field for the entire field day.
- A driver's license and be an authorized driver of Fleet vehicles in the state of Wisconsin.
- Ability to hike in heavily vegetated rugged Wisconsin terrain.
- Ability to perform fieldwork in inclement weather.
- Ability to safely operate outdoor field equipment including hand tools.
- Aptitude for teamwork and collaborating with others.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Natural Resources Intern - Biological Science Technician (Fish/Wildlife) will support US Forest Service staff with a variety of programs across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home), including non-native invasive species, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and botany.
Examples of specific work and duties include:
- Contributing to a variety of field-based wildlife and fisheries ecology, research, and management programs.
- Conducting surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species.
- Assisting with pollinator and phenology surveys including using botanical keys to assist with the identification of plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas.
- Recording, organizing, and summarizing vegetation type data obtained from aerial and ground surveys.
- Assisting with ecological restoration including tending gardens to enhance pollinator habitat, collecting and cleaning seeds, weeding, and irrigation.
- Performing a variety of tasks relating to native plants surveys and monitoring, invasive plant control and monitoring, native plant restoration, and a pollinator program support.
- Using global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, GIS and/or compass in navigation.
- Performing highly physical labor and daily hiking, sometimes to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
- A portion of time may be dedicated to data entry, producing maps, and other duties in a laboratory/office setting.
- Participating in professional development workshops to gain leadership skills and learn about diverse career paths for natural resource professionals.
Interns will attend a weeklong group training at the beginning of the program at Treehaven, a Natural Resources education and conference facility in Tomahawk, WI that is operated by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Forest Service housing for interns may be available at some locations at the agency's quarters fee rate which is dependent on a variety of factors. Contact the supervisor listed below for more information on housing.
Physical Demands:
The student assistant will work in an outdoor environment. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying, or lifting relatively heavy items is required. Field work will include working in rough, uneven terrain and in all weather conditions. Protective clothing and/or equipment may be required in many assignments.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Advertised: February 09, 2024 09:00 AM Central Standard Time
Applications close: March 31, 2024 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Job No: 506546
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Land & Water Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Medford, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $19.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, STEM, Data Analysis, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Career Management
Department Overview:
The Division of Extension's mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin system through statewide education and research programs. To learn more about Extension's Natural Resource Institute, visit: https://extension.wisc.edu/natural-resources/
The mission of the US Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. To learn more about the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home
Anticipated Start Date:
May 2024 (but some locations may start a week later)
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
August 23, 2024
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule:
Employees mainly work 10 hours each for four days. Therefore, Namely Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, employees start work at 8 AM and end at 6 PM. Hours may vary, depending on weekly duties and asks per Forest Service Staff.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$19.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forest Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation, Soil Science, Wildlife Ecology, etc..
- Enthusiasm to learn about diverse natural resource careers.
- No prior field experience is necessary.
- We strongly encourage applications from first-generation college students and groups that are underrepresented in Natural Resources and environmental sciences.
- Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
- Selected applicants will go through a criminal background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Relevant coursework or practical experience in biology, conservation, recreation management, Natural Resources, or environmental sciences.
- Ability to carry 20 pounds in the field for the entire field day.
- A driver's license and be an authorized driver of Fleet vehicles in the state of Wisconsin.
- Ability to hike in heavily vegetated rugged Wisconsin terrain.
- Ability to perform fieldwork in inclement weather.
- Ability to safely operate outdoor field equipment including hand tools.
- Aptitude for teamwork and collaborating with others.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Natural Resources Intern - Biological Science Technician (Fish/Wildlife) will support US Forest Service staff with a variety of programs across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home), including non-native invasive species, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and botany.
Examples of specific work and duties include:
- Contributing to a variety of field-based wildlife and fisheries ecology, research, and management programs.
- Conducting surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species.
- Assisting with pollinator and phenology surveys including using botanical keys to assist with the identification of plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas.
- Recording, organizing, and summarizing vegetation type data obtained from aerial and ground surveys.
- Assisting with ecological restoration including tending gardens to enhance pollinator habitat, collecting and cleaning seeds, weeding, and irrigation.
- Performing a variety of tasks relating to native plants surveys and monitoring, invasive plant control and monitoring, native plant restoration, and a pollinator program support.
- Using global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, GIS and/or compass in navigation.
- Performing highly physical labor and daily hiking, sometimes to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
- A portion of time may be dedicated to data entry, producing maps, and other duties in a laboratory/office setting.
- Participating in professional development workshops to gain leadership skills and learn about diverse career paths for natural resource professionals.
Interns will attend a weeklong group training at the beginning of the program at Treehaven, a Natural Resources education and conference facility in Tomahawk, WI that is operated by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Forest Service housing for interns may be available at some locations at the agency's quarters fee rate which is dependent on a variety of factors. Contact the supervisor listed below for more information on housing.
Physical Demands:
The student assistant will work in an outdoor environment. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying, or lifting relatively heavy items is required. Field work will include working in rough, uneven terrain and in all weather conditions. Protective clothing and/or equipment may be required in many assignments.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Advertised: February 09, 2024 09:00 AM Central Standard Time
Applications close: March 31, 2024 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
