Forester Apprentice

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

7d • $20

About The Position

At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.

Requirements

• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on 4.0 scale is desirable.
• Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours.
• Undergraduate student at an accredited university/college in good standing. Students who will be graduating before the internship begins are not eligible.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to keep accurate records of supplies and services.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to bend and twist in use of force situations
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to navigate in a variety of environments including woodlands, steep terrain, wetlands, caves, and uneven terrain
• Clarity of vision and ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with Missouri Department of Conservation’s forest, fish, and wildlife management practices
• Learn Missouri Department of Conservation forestry methods and practices
• Conduct forest inventories in a variety of timber types
• Analyze forest inventory data and develop stand prescriptions
• Write a forest management plans
• Mark timber for harvest according to prescriptions
• Become familiar with timber sale administration
• Participate in conservation education programs
• Assist Fisheries Biologist and or Wildlife Biologist with sampling
• Assist with public use maintenance
• Participate in fire training
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees