Individual Placement-Alaska- Forest Service Summer Wildlife Placement

Student Conservation Association•Cordova, AK

About The Position

This SCA position will be part of the Cordova Ranger District team working primarily with the Ecology/Wildlife and Forestry programs. The placement will focus on collecting data in the field for both wildlife and ecology as well as conducting stewardship projects to improve natural landscapes and wildlife habitat. Projects include bird surveys, waterfowl habitat enhancement, moose habitat monitoring, invasive work, vegetation monitoring, and outreach/education. This internship would be an entry level wildlife position within the PWSZ wildlife and ecology programs working in Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta. We have a wide variety of work that includes, bird surveys, waterfowl habitat enhancement, moose habitat monitoring, invasive work, vegetation monitoring, and outreach/education. The incumbent would work in a team setting in some of the most beautiful country Alaska has to offer. This area also hosts abundant wildlife, including bears. The incumbent will work in a team in the field as well as receive training to prepare for our robust field season (bear safety, flight safety, first aid…). We have a dynamic team and a lot of opportunity for learning new skills in collaboration with our District biologists and team leaders.

Requirements

The incumbent should have some knowledge in wildlife ecology or vegetation ecology. This position will work in a variety of landscapes including but not limited to wetlands, forests, intertidal zones, and streams.
Preferred college graduate. Minimum Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, botany, hydrology, soil science, water resources, or environmental management.
Current college students.
Knowledge of wildlife ecology as well as knowledge of vegetation ecology.
Data collection: including information associated with wildlife and their habitats.
Deep interest in environment/natural resource management and the US Forest Service.
Ability to work both independently and with others collaboratively on Forest Service projects.
Strong writing skills with demonstrated writing ability (writing sample may be required).
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.