Undergraduate Intern - Capitol Reef, Natural Resources

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location :Capitol Reef Field Station
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2401957
Division: Innovation Academy
Department: Field Station at Capitol Reef
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 2/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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Position Announcement
The intern will work full-time with the Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) Division of Resource Management & Science, assisting with Natural Resources-related field and office work. Critical elements of the internship include but are not limited to the following major responsibilities:

• Conduct rare plant surveys o Conduct rangeland restoration activities
  
• Conduct avian species monitoring (peregrine falcon, Mexican spotted owl, and songbird banding)
  
• Native plant seed collection
  
• Monitor springs, streams, and riparian areas
  
• Enter field data into park databases and ArcGIS
  The plant and wildlife surveys/monitoring typically require long hours in the field and hiking up to 10 miles a day, although 2 to 6 miles per day is more typical. Hikes are generally across rough terrain and off designated trails. Weather conditions will vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures nearing 100 ? in the summer. Other challenging field conditions include the potential for high winds, and gnats or other biting insects. Candidates should enjoy being outdoors, be physically fit, be methodical and detail-oriented, have GPS experience, and be able to record data accurately and legibly. Skills using GPS units, digital cameras, and computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, ArcGIS) would be needed. Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on dirt roads would be beneficial. Interns would be supervised by the park Chief of Resource Management and Science but would be working primarily with the park Biologist.

The park provides the intern with one private bedroom in a coed multi-bedroom house with shared living, kitchen, and bathroom facilities.
Summary of Responsibilities
Job Duration: The internship runs from May 3 through August 14, 2024; forty hours/week; four days/week (Monday-Thursday with occasional schedule changes), for approximately 15 weeks.

• Complete some seasonal park employee on-site and online training.
• Successfully complete a background check for access to NPS computers.
• Comply with Capitol Reef National Park and Capitol Reef Field Station regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete projects and assignments on time.
• Wear appropriate Utah Valley University clothing and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• As a representative of both UVU and the NPS, maintain a high level of professionalism and flexibility at all times.
• Adhere to the specified dates of the agreement.
• Follow all safety regulations and guidelines; practice safe work habits; properly check out, use, care for, and check in park equipment, vehicles, and property.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current student at Utah Valley University (preferably in junior or senior year of program).
• Must have background and interest in areas of ecology, botany, horticulture, GIS, outdoor leadership, and/or Natural Resources management.
• Must be willing to live at Capitol Reef National Park throughout the duration of the internship.
• Must be mature, independent, and self-motivated.
• Must be able to hike, load materials, and carry out activities related to the UVU and NPS mission.

EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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Are you a current UVU student?

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined:Must have background and interest in areas of ecology, botany, horticulture, GIS, outdoor leadership, and/or Natural Resources management.Must be willing to live at Capitol Reef National Park throughout the duration of the internship.Must be mature, independent, and self-motivated.Must be able to hike, load materials, and carry out activities related to the UVU and NPS mission.

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