Student Intern - McGregor

Job Title

Student Intern - McGregor

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Region 8

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

Mcgregor, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The student intern will work under the Field Operations Department and work closely with Task Force Coordinators, Wildland Urban Interface Coordinators, Fire Coordinators, Foresters and Woodland Ecologist. They will also be exposed to many aspects of the agency. Internships are 10 weeks long. Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the intern.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Operations personnel with capacity building, fuel mitigation efforts, public outreach and incident response.
• Assist Forest Health personnel with all conservation education outreach programs, landowner assistance and completing state management objectives.
• Attend any wildland training that is available.
• Assist other regions and programs with delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions: 50% office work, 50% field work/traveling. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. However, there may be early starts and late evenings for meetings or occasional travel. This is a mixed office type environment with field work and occasional travel.

May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sun, rain and temperature extremes.

• May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, reaching, bending and kneeling.
• May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• May require driving motor vehicles on and off road for long distances.
• May require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise
• May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.
• May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays.
• May require extended communication with the general public and employees in person, by phone or electronically.
• Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time.
• Must meet moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying 25lb pack in 30 minutes or less to be allowed on the fireline.
  
  

Education and Experience

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university that have completed their junior year of college up to second-year post-graduates, in a course of study relevant to the mission of the agency: Natural Resource Management, Range Science, Forestry, Emergency Management or closely related field.

Preferred Education: Preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Required Experience: None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Required Knowledge: PC-based programs and software

Required Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.

Required Abilities: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Abilities: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs.

Licenses, Certificates Or Registrations

Required: Valid State of Texas Drivers license

Applicant Instructions

A resume, cover letter, references and transcript REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.