Individual Placement - Large Mammal Survey at Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Student Conservation Association

5h

About The Position

Spend your summer in Maryland, playing a vital role at Naval Air Station
Patuxent River as a Large Mammal Survey Intern. You would perform crucial tasks
in support of our mission.

Requirements

• Valid driver license
• Personal vehicle recommended Schedule: A Monday-Friday, 40 hour/week schedule is expected.
• Deer Surveys will need to be done at night twice per week.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate can work with minimal supervision in areas with poisonous plants and animals, allergens, temperature extremes, and inclement weather
• Minimum of 2 years of college in a related to wildlife management/biology, natural resources or other biological sciences; experience in habitat survey.
• Local candidates are preferred due to lack of housing; however, non-local candidates will be considered if they can find their own housing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evening surveys for deer and other mammals, 40%
• Conduct surveys for state and federal listed butterfly species, 25%
• Conduct acoustic bat surveys 15%
• Conduct habitat management for state and federal listed species, 10%
• Conduct submerged aquatic vegetation surveys, 5%
• Assist with environmental education outreach, 5%

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• Weekly living allowance: $600
• One-time travel allowance: $1100
• Public Land Credits are available upon successful completion of this term for members ages 18-30.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed