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Virginia Department of Forestry · 1 day ago

Internship-Forest Management

Charlottesville, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

Virginia Department of Forestry is offering summer internship opportunities for college students in good academic standing. Interns will gain practical experience in forestry, conservation, and recreation management, working closely with agency field staff on various projects.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Protecting Virginia’s Forests from Wildfire

Managing the Forest Resource

Protecting Virginia’s Waters

Conserving Virginia’s Forests

Managing the State Lands and Nurseries

Regulating Incentive Programs for Forest Landowners

Participate in a variety of administrative and field activities that have direct impact on DOF programs

Work in tandem with agency field staff including local foresters and forest technicians

Participate in state forest management projects, timber harvest inspections, evaluation of private and state forest land, forest health evaluations, and outreach & education programs

Qualification

Forestry best practicesData collection techniquesForest management practicesMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationWorking independentlyEstablishing relationshipsNegotiating terrain

Required

Interns must be knowledgeable of forestry best management practices and forestry data collection techniques

Familiar with basic forest management practices

Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written formats

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cooperating agencies, the private sector, and the general public

Ability to work independently and in remote locations

Ability to negotiate different types of forested and rough terrain on foot and in all types of weather

Ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office software

Students should have completed their First year of college, pursuing a degree program in Forestry or Natural Resources Management

Company

Virginia Department of Forestry

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) manages state forests, suppresses wildland fires, serves forest landowners, and ensures a sustainable, healthy forest resource for the Commonwealth.

Founded in 1914

Charlottesville, Virginia, US

201-500 employees

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=Department+of+Forestry

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

John Habel, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Chief Human Resources Officer

Molly O'Liddy

Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator

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