Natural Resources Specialist 1 - Intern I ODOT | Salem, OR
Closes 3/31/17 https://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1689873&sharedWindow=0 STATE OF OREGON CLOSING DATE/TIME: 03/31/17 11:59 PM SALARY: $18.17 - $26.42 Hourly Natural Resources Specialist 1 - Intern Come work in ODOT's Geo-Environmental Section! The Geo-Environmental Section is part of the Highway Division, Technical Services Branch of the Oregon Department of Transportation. The headquarter's office is located in the Technical Leadership Center in Salem. The Geo-Environmental Section is committed to the protection and preservation of our state's unique environment. The section oversees environmental regulatory policy, processes and procedures, drives environmental streamlining, and serves as the agency interface with the regulatory community. The Wetlands Program is responsible for agency compliance with the Oregon Removal-Fill Law as well as section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The goal of the Wetlands Program is to ensure that wetland and water resources are accurately identified during project development and that appropriate measures are taken to avoid and minimize impacts whenever feasible as well as to compensate for unavoidable impacts. The College Internship Program is designed to allow students matriculating through an accredited post-secondary program the opportunity to gain practical experience. We are accepting applications from students in accredited degree programs that have completed at least their second year in an Associate or Bachelors degree program as well as students enrolled in graduate school. We are also considering recent graduates that have completed their Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in May 2016 or after. Only electronic submissions of application materials will be reviewed. Please complete the application with supplemental questions and upload transcripts at the time of submission. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Do not mail, fax, or hand-deliver any materials. Documents delivered separately will not be attached to applications. This position is not represented by a union (Non-Union). Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. This internship is expected to last for one year with up to 1040 hours within that year. We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The intern in this position will assist the Wetlands Program Lead and will:
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To apply and view the full job posting for any opening at State of Oregon, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon Land Steward Intern | Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA
Application Deadline: April 7th, 2017 https://www.columbialandtrust.org/about-us/careers/ Position Description: The Land Steward Intern will support land management activities on Columbia Land Trust conserved lands located throughout northwest Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge, and southwest Washington. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to support the monitoring of fee-owned lands and conservation easements. Monitoring field work will involve traversing properties by foot, taking photos, and recording observations about vegetation, wildlife, hydrology, boundaries, and other site conditions. The intern will be responsible for developing monitoring reports that include written observations, maps, and photos. In addition to monitoring activities, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in other land management activities in the field and office such as infrastructure maintenance, weed control, ecological surveys, data management and analysis, and public outreach. The position will provide exposure to environmental field work, land management practices, land conservation issues, and ecological restoration practices. Timeline: June – August or early September (flexible start and end date) An average of 24 hours per week, spanned across 2-4 days per week Position requires a commitment of at least 10 weeks Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct field monitoring visits to conservation easement properties and fee-owned properties. The Land Trust monitors urban and rural properties ranging from 1-2,000 acres in size. The intern will generally be accompanied by staff, but may occasionally be asked to conduct a monitoring visit independently. (25%) • Preparation of monitoring materials, including maps and documents, in advance of field visit. (5%) • Process monitoring reports after visit: includes compiling monitoring photos and data, composing landowner letters, entering monitoring notes into an online database, updating maps, and filing reports. (40%) • Support land management projects: may include mapping, infrastructure maintenance, weed control, ecological surveys or other land management activities. These activities will generally occur in the field with staff. (15%) • Support other office tasks: may include research, writing management plans, data management, or mapping and analysis with GIS software, based on the intern’s skills and interests. (up to 15%) Desired Skills and Qualifications: • Background in natural resource management or natural sciences • Interest in working outdoors and a commitment to conservation • Field experience in biology, ecological restoration or land stewardship • Enjoys working with a wide variety of people; interest in engaging landowners in conservation and stewardship • Ability to work in remote, often rugged, and adverse conditions • Ability to use a compass and map • Basic knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna • Familiarity with GPS and GIS technology • Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills • Ability to work independently in the field and office • Attention to detail and tolerance for data focused tasks • Excellent writing and organizational skills • Valid Driver's License and good driving record Work Environment: Roughly 60% time spent in the office and 40% in the field Supervision: The intern will be supervised by the Vancouver Land Steward with additional supervision and training provided by the Stewardship Assistant. Staff will provide training throughout the internship, establish goals and timelines, and provide on-going feedback. Considerations: The intern will work out of Columbia Land Trust’s headquarters office in Vancouver, WA. Reliable daily transportation to Vancouver is required. In addition, this position may occasionally require the use of a personal vehicle to drive to distant properties (up to 200 miles round trip). Mileage expenses incurred for this additional travel are reimbursable. The intern’s schedule will be flexible to accommodate field work, which may involve 10-12 hour days. There may be opportunities for occasional overnight trips, with costs covered by the Land Trust. The intern is responsible for supplying their own basic field gear (field clothes, rain gear, boots, backpack, etc.). Compensation: Unpaid internship. School Credit supported. Application: Deadline to apply is Friday, April 7th. Send a cover letter and resume to Sam Schongalla, Columbia Land Trust Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]. The National Park Service is looking for a temporary (Summer) GIS Technician for the Sequoia National Park in California. The position is classified as a GS07 Cartographic Technician. The successful candidate will work with three GIS Specialists on various park projects.
There are two primary focuses for this position. First, migrate the parks' sequoia tree inventory from a Microsoft Access database to a geodatabase and publish the data through ArcGIS Online. Second, assist the Fire GIS Specialist with fire mapping and data for both of the parks' prescribed and wildland fire programs. We are looking for a candidate who has good cartographic skills and experience working with relational databases. Starting dates for the position are negotiable. Cartographic Technician GS-1371-07 Duty Station: Ash Mountain Temporary, NTE 1039 Open to All US Citizens Announcement Number: SEKI 1923030 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465223400/ Open: 3/15/17 Close: 3/21/17 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/1683592/bes-internship-community-service-aide-ii
-- Department Bureau of Environmental Services The Position The Bureau of Environmental Services offers internship opportunities to students enrolled in a trade school training program, or college or university undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in a field related to the mission and scope of the bureau's work. The trade school, college or university must be located in Oregon or Washington, or the applicant must be a resident of the Portland Metropolitan Area. Internships for students in engineering, environmental or wastewater programs may be available in the following areas: Engineering Asset Systems Management Assist asset systems management professionals with work in special tools and analysis such as creating production quality maps using ArcMap and other GIS tools, tracking mapping and analysis requests through GIS, and documenting procedures to help develop process diagrams. Tasks may involve database management, research, permit plan review, and general office work. Watershed Services Assist with technical work in support of watershed planning as part of a multidisciplinary team of professional planners, scientists and engineers. Typical assignments include field sampling and data collection, public involvement and outreach, assisting at public events, stewardship activities, research, conducting fish and physical habitat surveys, data management, report preparation, and preparing maps, figures and drawings. Business Services Filing and research using TRACS, Cayenta, and GIS Mapping, archiving files, data entry in various spreadsheets and databases, document review and reconciliation, assisting with projects including spatial planning and organizing, and various other office duties. Pollution Prevention and Brownfields Program Assist technical staff in controlling stormwater and wastewater discharges to the sewer system. Tasks may include field investigations, performing preventative maintenance and calibrations, taking electronic measurements, recording data, research regarding industrial users, administrative support including entering data into data bases, managing files, and researching plumbing and building records. Perform research and field work, write reports and letters, and perform filing and general office duties. Provide general and administrative support to the Portland Brownfields Program through participation at neighborhood meetings and public events, updating and distributing outreach materials, amending program website, and conducting research. Wastewater Assist operations and maintenance staff with seasonal maintenance and a variety of special projects at the city's Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. Positions are also available in the Collection Systems Operations, Revegetation, and Maintenance Division, performing field work including seed collection from native groundcovers, vegetation monitoring and compliance reporting, updating various databases, and assisting in Asset Management. The GIS team at Kaiser Permanente is looking for candidates for a paid summer internship. Here are the details.
Graduate intern: https://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=572759 Undergraduate intern: https://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=572785 The World Resources Institute has an opening for a paid GIS internship in our Energy Program:
The World Resources Institute is seeking candidates for a Geographic Information System (GIS) intern to assist the Energy Program. The GIS Intern will support the Energy team in preparing data and developing content for the Energy Access Market maps. The Energy Access market maps are a platform to help understand where the greatest need for electricity is (that is where households do not have access to data), where infrastructure exists (in terms of micro grids and transmission lines) and where market conditions exist (that is where the socio economic data for households is relatively buoyant). The data from energy access market maps is drawn from public sources such as Census data & Utility infrastructure data. Please read more about the position and apply online here: https://careers.wri.org/JobDescription.asp?lang=en&JobNumber=799586 Summer of Maps offers $6,000 fellowships to students to perform geographic data (GIS) analysis and visualization in support of the social missions of non-profit organizations. Work with mentors on the best GIS practices and systems in real contexts, communicate directly with your own clients, present your findings to colleagues and potential funders, and more.
For more about the program and student eligibility, see below. You can download the application guide for students, check out our student FAQ or meet our alumni. Applications are due on March 19th, 2017. Projects include:
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At Eagle Digital Imaging we take great pride in providing a level of service and quality that is second to none. Being a remote sensing and geographic information company, the quality of the images and data we deliver is paramount. As an Image Processing Technician you will be part of the team working in the Processing Department to transform the thousands of original digital photos taken by our pilots into the final images that are delivered to our customers. Responsibilities - Process digital aerial photos using several programs (Photoshop, etc.) - Follow complex procedures with a high level of attention to detail - Make subjective decisions about image color/quality to match customer requirements - Help with other processing tasks as needed as time allows (i.e., new procedures, techniques, technologies, etc.) - Work overtime as required - Actively participate in weekly meeting providing status reports on progress Skills/Qualifications Required: - Advanced computer knowledge/skills (file structures, moving and copying files, file extensions, etc.) - Ability to precisely follow procedures and directions - Ability to do repetitive work while maintaining focus and quality - Ability to work quickly without loss of quality - Interest in constant improvement of work quality, speed, etc. - Very detail-oriented and maintain quality under pressure - Ability to accept constructive criticism - Flexible with respect to duties, techniques, task changes, etc. - Interest in photos and photography - Professional, self-motivated, reliable - Ability to work in a relationship based, team environment in close quarters Helpful: - Knowledge of photography - Experience with Photoshop and adjusting photo color - Knowledge of GIS (Esri and/or QGIS) - Scripting, programming, app development, and/or website experience (especially GIS/mapping related) Compensation - $13 per hour, time and a half for overtime Work Schedule/Environment - Typical office environment - Training will be provided at the start of employment - This will be a full-time (40+ hours/week), temporary position during the summer image acquisition season with a start date ASAP in June (no later than 6/19/2017). The job extends through the middle of September 2017. See our website for further information about Eagle. If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, send cover letter and resume to [email protected] no later than 3/26/2017. Please, no phone calls. Please note that Eagle Digital Imaging, Inc. retains the right to cancel or alter this job opportunity and/or the hiring process and schedule at any time. AmeriCorps Conservation Internship: Natural Resources Data Specialist – Gresham, OR
The City of Gresham’s Natural Resources Program (NRP) is looking for candidates to fill a 1700 hour, approximately 11 months, AmeriCorps position. The position is a chance to complete a year of environmental related service and develop skills needed for future employment in environmental related field. The NRP is seeking someone to assist staff and other AmeriCorps Volunteers with; designing and implementing statistical/GIS analysis of previously collected biodiversity data, collection of biodiversity data, continued monitoring and management of restoration projects and wildlife structures, developing protocols for upcoming biodiversity surveys, and helping lead City volunteer events. http://www.barefootstudent.com/portland_or/jobs/internships/americorps_conservation_internship_natural_resources_data_specialist_1920272488?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indeed Environment for the Americas works to create a diverse workstaff at some of our nation's most spectacular National Parks by providing internships at National Parks, Monuments, and Historic Sites across the U.S. and territories. This internship program is designed to provide unique experiences to youth, underrepresented within the National Parks Service, who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees or who have recently graduated.
We have a statistics and GIS focused internship at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park that may be of interest to your students. I hope that you will share this opportunity with students. The paid, 10-12 week internship is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in improving their skills and working side-by-side with interpreters, scientists, and more. Biological Technician, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Astoria, OR http://www.mosaicsinscience.org/job/interdisciplinary-national-resources-and-interpretive-intern/ The primary goal of this project is data manipulation, analysis and reporting of 10 years of vegetation data for tidal wetland restoration projects at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park ( LEWI). The intern will assist with data analysis of 10 years of vegetation data for tidal wetland restoration projects at the park. The data will be transferred to an online geodatabase and analyzed to detect relative percent cover of native versu non-native plant cover. The intern will produce a technical report and prepare a formal presentation of the project. Applicant should have experience using statistical procedures and prior use of ArcGIS is preferred. Ability to work independently and excellent oral and written skills are beneficial. To view this position and other available internship positions that promote diversity in the National Parks Service visit www.latinoheritageintern.com and www.mosaicsinscience.org. All applications are due by Feb. 6, 2017. |
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