The Montgomery County Department of Parks seeks either a graduate or undergraduate level Natural Resource Intern in the Resource Analysis Section of the Park Planning and Stewardship Division to help manage the stewardship of 457 miles of streams, 26,000 acres of forest and more than 500 lakes, ponds and stormwater management facilities and devices in the 36,000 acre park system. The successful candidate will have interest and/or knowledge in one or more of the following fields; aquatic ecology, fisheries, entomology, biological monitoring, stream restoration, land use planning, and/or GIS.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:
- Collecting and recording data in the field, either under direct supervision or independently.
- Working with staff to identify an independent project that will be completed over the course of the summer
- Present to Park staff and directorate on independent project
- Attend Summer MBSS training for biological monitoring
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Background or interest in aquatic ecology, fisheries, entomology, biological monitoring, stream restoration, land use planning, stormwater management, natural resource management, and/or GIS.
- Ability to follow directions, pay attention to details, and work within deadlines.
- Position will be filled at either the undergraduate (Intern I, pay rate $12.28/hr) or graduate (Intern II, pay rate $15.25/hr) level, dependent upon experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform tasks necessary for project completion.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as to work cooperatively with other staff.
- Be willing to commit to a pre-arranged schedule
- Be able to work under somewhat arduous field conditions (walk significant distances, carry equipment, work in fast-flowing water)
- May drive Commission vehicle upon successful completion of Defensive Driving training.
| Application deadline: May 8th, 2020 |
| For more information and to apply visit: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/mncppc/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2751847 |