Student Intern - McGregor

Texas A&M University System • McGregor, TX

3d • $17

About The Position

The student intern will work under the Field Operations Department and work closely with Task Force Coordinators, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinators, Fire Coordinators, Foresters and Woodland Ecologist. They will also be exposed to many aspects of the agency. Internships are 10 weeks long. Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the intern. Responsibilities: -Assist Field Operations personnel with capacity building, fuel mitigation efforts, public outreach and incident response. -Assist Forest Health personnel with all conservation education outreach programs, landowner assistance and completing state management objectives. -Attend any wildland training that is available. -Assist other regions and programs with delivery. -Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: 50% office work, 50% field work/traveling. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. However, there may be early starts and late evenings for meetings or occasional travel. This is a mixed office type environment with field work and occasional travel. May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sun, rain and temperature extremes. -May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, reaching, bending and kneeling. -May require lifting and carrying heavy objects. -May require driving motor vehicles on and off road for long distances. -May require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise -May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. -May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays. -May require extended communication with the general public and employees in person, by phone or electronically. -Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. -Must meet moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying 25lb pack in 30 minutes or less to be allowed on the fireline.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university that have completed their junior year of college up to second-year post-graduates, in a course of study relevant to the mission of the agency: Natural Resource Management, Range Science, Forestry, Emergency Management or closely related field.
• PC-based programs and software
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid State of Texas Drivers license
• Must meet moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying 25lb pack in 30 minutes or less to be allowed on the fireline.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Operations personnel with capacity building, fuel mitigation efforts, public outreach and incident response.
• Assist Forest Health personnel with all conservation education outreach programs, landowner assistance and completing state management objectives.
• Attend any wildland training that is available.
• Assist other regions and programs with delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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