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State of South Dakota · 1 month ago

Intern - Wildlife Habitat Management (Summer)

Fort Pierre, SD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.83/hr - $18.83/hr

The State of South Dakota is seeking an intern for the Wildlife Habitat Management position. This role will involve working with habitat staff to develop and improve wildlife habitats in north central South Dakota, while gaining experience in game production area management.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve wildlife habitat on game production areas in north central South Dakota

Facilitate access to walk-in and CREP hunting areas

Attend and give input in land management meetings

Perform habitat management practices

GIS Mapping

Noxious weed control

Boundary posting

Pre/post-management vegetation monitoring

Noxious weed data entry/analysis

Assist with wildlife and fisheries population surveys

Radio telemetry

Predator trapping

Work with local conservation officers

Qualification

GIS experienceATV certificationSouth Dakota Pesticide Applicator licenseRange managementPrescribed fireVehicle repairWelding classes

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

Must have a valid drivers license

Must be able to pass agricultural pest certification and ATV/UTV safety courses

Candidate must be able to work outdoors and be able to operate an ATV or UTV

Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and traverse rough terrain

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

Range management, prescribed fire, vehicle repair, or welding classes would be of benefit

ATV certification, CDL, GIS experience, and South Dakota Pesticide Applicator license would be useful but will train as necessary

Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and 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.

Founded in 1889

Pierre, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

https://doh.sd.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Pat Snow

Chief Technology Officer

Jason Simmons

Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services

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