College Intern, Bureau of Land Resources

College Intern, Bureau of Land Resources

Intern PALATKA, Palatka, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition

College Intern, Bureau of Land Resources

Job Summary :

This is a paid internship program. This internship places a large emphasis on GIS data management, but the intern will also assist Land Resources staff with a variety of land management activities in the field. The internship will take place at District Headquarters (DHQ) located at 4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, but the intern will have the opportunity to assist at many of the conservation areas owned by the District .

A key focus of this internship will be supporting the District's land treatments database overhaul , including quality review and input of historic treatment records in our ArcGIS Online land management database . The intern will aid in field and software testing of a new GPS-based spray logging system before it is deployed to field crews. The intern will also have the opportunity to work alongside DHQ staff on a wide variety of land management activities such as forestry related data collection and management review tour (MRT) preparation .

Minimum Qualifications :

The applicant must be a college or university student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and either attending classes or participating in a work experience program sanctioned by their school. They must be at least a junior level (senior level preferred) and studying in a related field.

All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Internship will run for a period of 1 6 weeks . The work is 20 hours per week.

Availability and schedule will be discussed when contacted for an interview.

Intern will produce report/presentation to highlight accomplishments.

This internship may include spending time in the field under typical Florida conditions of heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and intense insect activity. Typical field dress for these activities includes jeans or similar long pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, hat, and ankle-height field boots. Any other required specialized clothing or equipment will be provided for use by St. Johns River Water Management District.

Salary: $15.00/hour

Work Location:

Palatka

St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace