State of South Dakota · 4 months ago
Intern - Aquatic Habitat and Access (Summer)
Rapid City, SD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.83/hr - $18.83/hrThe State of South Dakota is seeking an Aquatic Habitat and Access Intern for the summer session. This internship involves assisting with the development, maintenance, and management of public fishing access areas in Western South Dakota, including tasks such as GIS mapping and vegetation monitoring.
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Responsibilities
Help develop, maintain, and improve aquatic habitat and access for public fishing access areas in Western South Dakota
GIS mapping
Noxious weed control
Boundary posting
Pre/post-management vegetation monitoring
Dock and pier repair
Stream work
Aquatic noxious weed data entry/analysis
Boating and shoreline fishing access maintenance to include small boat ramp work
Assisting with the wildlife and fisheries population surveys
Light construction projects
Working with local GFP staff on various access and fisheries habitat projects
Qualification
Required
APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER
Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Candidate must be able to operate a UTV and 4-wheel drive pickup and trailer, as well as power tools and equipment
Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and work on shoreline terrain
Individual will work with a team at times as well as independently
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass SD Commercial Applicators licensing through DANR
Must be able to pass ATV/UTV safety courses provided
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply
By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program
Preferred
Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
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