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Seasonal Student Trainee (Biological Science Aid)

Porter, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17.47/hr - $21.46/hr

0+ years exp

Indiana Dunes National Park is seeking a Seasonal Student Trainee in Biological Science. The purpose of the position is to perform routine biological science tasks and assist higher-level employees with the collection and organization of biological science field data.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs field tasks (e.g. trapping of small animals, collection of seed, propagation of native plants, controlling of invasive plants, rehabilitation and replanting of trail sides, repair and removal of fence, etc…), associated with the management, protection, restoration, and improvement of park resources

Following accepted procedures, performs routine laboratory operations such as preparation, sorting, and preservation of collected specimens. May perform specialized operations such as identification of plant and animal specimens using keys and applying experimental treatments under controlled conditions

Assists higher-level employee's with the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used for sampling, monitoring, trapping, etc. and assists with the repair and maintenance of resource management support facilities

Assists higher-level employees with the development, preparation, set-up and delivery of formal or informal programs related to natural resource management. Preparatory work and subsequent public contact is structured and supervised, with unusual or difficult questions referred to the supervisor

Utilizes a variety of computer programs to maintain field data records; perform data entry, and prepare simple summary reports

Qualification

BiologyField data collectionLaboratory operationsData entryTechnical coursesCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Be enrolled in a degree seeking program or 1-year certificate program

Be enrolled on one half (½) time basis

Have a minimum 2.0 grade average

Attending an accredited education institution

Provide transcripts with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking

Be enrolled for the next semester/quarter following the period of this vacancy and provide supporting documentation of such

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Pathways participant agreement is required

Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties

Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

Trial Period: The entire period served under the Intern Program counts toward trial period

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Have six (6) months of general experience

Have successfully completed one (1) year of education above high school in an accredited educational institution (30 semester hour or 45 quarter hours) which included at least six (6) semester hours of scientific or technical courses

Have a combination of general experience as described above and education as described above which total 100 percent