Seasonal Forest Fire Intern

Seasonal Forest Fire Intern

The State is accepting online applications for available Seasonal Forest Fire Intern positions.

Assist in delivering the Forest Fire Program to promote resilient landscapes and fire-adapted communities. This applicant will be required to assist fire staff with manual and technical tasks including, but not limited to, Firehose testing, cleaning and delivery/pickup;
Fire equipment inventory and maintenance;
Forest data collection, compilation, and recording;
Conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments. Training for required tasks as needed.

Degree in Forestry/Forest Management, (Forest) Ecology, OR similar biological science, OR be currently enrolled in college and having had courses in those disciplines OR have equivalent field experience. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Applicant must be able to work outdoors, often in varying weather and environmental conditions. This position requires a commitment of a 35-hour work week, occasionally on a weekend, from spring through the fall, with some flexibility with scheduled work hours and start/end dates.

Must be 18 years of age to apply for this position.