Intern - Habitat (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Chamberlain, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Habitat Intern works with the Department of Game, Fish, and Parks in Chamberlain during the summer session, May through August. The primary duty is to assist with the department’s noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and related data entry. Depending on ability and skillset, the intern may develop supervisory skills and lead the noxious weed control program.

The intern may create a habitat management plan for planting shrubs and native grass seedings and assist with all aspects of the food plot program. Other work may include supporting Region II staff with sign posting, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing, and wildlife habitat projects. Assistance with projects in Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Animal Damage Control may also be available as time and opportunity permit.

The intern must be able to obtain a South Dakota Commercial Applicators license upon hiring. Safety training for UTV/ATV use will be provided upon employment. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute when applying, and should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program by the internship start. The posting also requires students to be enrolled for at least six credit hours in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester. All students are encouraged to apply; preference may be given to junior or senior students, South Dakota residents, and students attending South Dakota institutions. Positions may be filled before the closing date.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
• Must have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program by the start of the internship.
• Must be a current part-time or full-time student with at least six credit hours in the upcoming or immediately preceding semester.
• Must be able to obtain a South Dakota Commercial Applicators license upon hiring.
• General knowledge of the structure of a land management plan and habitat management plan to assist with native grass seedings and shrub plantings.

Nice To Haves

• UTV/ATV experience; safety training will be provided upon employment.
• Experience with farm machinery and heavy equipment.
• Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the noxious weed control program, including herbicide application and required data entry.
• Potentially develop supervisory skills and lead the noxious weed control program, depending on ability and skillset.
• Create a habitat management plan for shrub planting and native grass seedings.
• Assist with all aspects of the food plot program.
• Assist Region II staff with projects such as posting signs, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing, and wildlife habitat work.
• Assist with projects in Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Animal Damage Control as time and opportunity permit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed