Intern - Habitat Biologist (Summer)

Session: Summer (May - August). Position Title: Habitat Biologist Intern. Hiring Manager: Owen McElroy. Agency: Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Location: Watertown, SD. Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, and planting of grass and food plots
• Tree clearing and planting
• Weed fabric installation
• Noxious weed control
• Fence construction
• Prescribed fire
• Area signing
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn the basic principles of habitat management and attend external and internal trainings
• Complete required training: S130/190, prescribe fire field day, pack test, and herbicide application testing
• Opportunity to assist with wildlife surveys and bird banding
• Experience with tractors, trucks, ATVs, and herbicide application equipment preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester
• Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application
• By the start of the internship, should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program
• Preference may be given to applicants with junior/senior standing, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions

Pay

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr