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Natural Resource Intern


Posted 01/02/2025
County Black Hawk
Location Waterloo/Cedar Falls ,Iowa
Salary $14.00/hr
Deadline 02/28/2025


Description

Description

 Under general direction of the Wildlife Conservationist I & II, assists with planning, coordinating, and performingfield work.

Essential Duties

  •  Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
  • Assists the Black Hawk County Conservation personnel with the following:

1. Forest management activities including timber stand improvement, invasive species removal, tree plantings, tree maintenance and tree  harvests. 

2. Prairie management activities including field/site preparation, planting seed, mowing maintenance, and prescribed burns.

3. Implementing the Landowner Assistance Program, which includes planning, ordering trees and seed, and planting.

  • Operates equipment such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, sprayers, and any other equipment and tools deemed applicable to complete tasks.
  • Any other duties as assigned. 
  • SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative and functional Supervision is received from the Wildlife Conservationist I & II.
  • SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No functional or administrative supervision exercised.

Qualifications

  •  Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and be insurable under county guidelines.
  • Must be a current student with at least 2 years of college level education in Natural Resource Management, Fish/Wildlife Management, Forestry or related fields.
  • Some knowledge or willingness to be trained in the operation of heavy equipment, vehicles, power and hand tools necessary for resource management activities.
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain good public relations.
  • Previous work experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

  • Position requires frequent exposure to outdoor elements which may include heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, live or dead animals, animal waste, odors, loud noises, filthy environments and insects.
  • Must be able to walk on uneven or heavily wooded ground for the purpose of monitoring programs and applying pesticides. 
  • Position requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance.
  • Position requires frequent use of heavy equipment, power and hand tools and exposure to loud noises.


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