Aquatic Ecology Resource Intern - Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Two Positions Available

Environment for the Americas•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Environment for the Americas in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area seeks to engage young professionals in resource management careers. The Aquatic Resource Intern will work with the Natural Resource Division at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), supporting a wide range of field-based and analytical tasks related to aquatic ecosystems. The intern will assist with water quality and hydrologic monitoring, biological monitoring, habitat and restoration support, and data and program support. This position earns 2000 hours towards PLC (Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority), which provides eligibility for non-competitive hiring into federal positions upon successful completion of the project.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Be between the ages of 18 - 30 (35 if a veteran)
Undergo a background check if selected
Have a valid driver’s license to operate a government vehicle
Comfortable working in aquatic environments and handling wildlife
Physically fit (able to carry up to 30 lbs and work in variable weather)
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Interest in aquatic ecology, restoration, and stewardship
Ability to work independently and with diverse teams

Nice To Haves

Have access to a personal vehicle, which is recommended for this position
Coursework or degree in Ecology, Biology, Hydrology, or related field
Experience with GIS, water quality instrumentation, or field data collection
Familiarity with ArcGIS (desktop or AGOL), total station, or RTK GPS
CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification
Passion for protecting native ecosystems on public lands

Responsibilities

Deploying, calibrating, and maintaining water quality and water level sensors
Downloading, managing, and QA/QC of hydrologic datasets
Conducting streamflow and low-flow water quality monitoring
Supporting harmful algal bloom monitoring in Rodeo Lagoon (in partnership with USF)
Amphibian breeding surveys
Snake and western pond turtle monitoring (including trapping and nest surveys)
Herpetofauna camera trap image processing
Salmonid and fisheries monitoring
Night-time California grunion surveys (recruiting, training, and leading volunteers)
Restoration project support (e.g., photo monitoring, planting, wildlife pre-surveys)
Physical habitat surveys of beaches, streams, and wetlands
Topographic surveys using optical level, RTK GPS or total station (training provided)
Data entry, mapping, and documentation
Tool and equipment maintenance
Public outreach and communication
Occasional cross-disciplinary work with other Natural Resource Division projects
Collect and maintain hydrologic and biological datasets with clear documentation
Volunteer coordination and training materials
Tool cleaning and maintenance, coordinating schedules and events, attending relevant meetings and trainings
Maps and visualizations using ArcGIS (if applicable)