USDA Forest Service Internship

[Gabe Ayers]

This is a notice we received from a buyer of Medicinal Herbs and Botanical material. Thought it might be of interest to some student interested in an adventure in the Appalachians.

National Park Service Internship Opportunity
Title: Forestry Intern Full time/three month position
Agency: National Park Service
Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN

Job Description:
Forestry interns needed beginning mid May to early June 2009 and lasting
for 12 weeks for assistance with all aspects of vegetation management.
Duties may include but are not limited to exotic plant management, forest
insect and disease control and monitoring, and native plant habitat
restoration. Willingness to safely use pesticides in accordance with
federal laws is required. Must be able to hike in mountainous terrain in
hot humid or inclement weather conditions carrying a daypack or backpack
and other field equipment. Overnight backcountry outings may occur several
times during the season. Camping gear for work related activities is
provided. Good fitting hiking boots and rainwear are important personal
items to have prior to arrival. Stinging insects, poison ivy, slippery
footing, and venomous snakes are known field hazards.

Training is provided for safe use and handling of pesticides and field
equipment, and safe field work procedures. Monthly or more frequent safety
meetings are provided and ability to work safely required.

Valid state vehicle operator’s license desired.

Work schedule is nine hour days 7:30 AM to 5 PM with one eight hour Friday
and the alternate Friday off within a two week period.

Incumbent must be willing to wear a volunteer in parks (VIP) hat and or
shirt to be identifiable to the visiting public and act as a
representative of the National Park Service while serving as an intern.

Benefits include a weekly stipend of $125 and shared government housing.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, a copy of college transcript and
contact information for three references. Electronic documents must be
compatible with Microsoft Word.

Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
– Education or experience in forestry, biology, botany,
horticulture, resource management or related field;
– Ability to safely work as a crew member in a field work setting to
accomplish a variety of vegetation management activities;
– Applicants should be self-motivated and flexible;

Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until Feb.15.

Contact:
Glenn Taylor
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-430-4748
glenn_taylor@nps.gov

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