Job Description

Job Description

Session: Summer (May - August)
Position Title: Intern - Aquatic Habitat and Access
Hiring Manager: Kyle Potter
Agency: Department of Game, Fish & Parks
Location: Fort Pierre, SD
Minimum Salary: $18.83/hr.

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description:
The Aquatic Habitat and Access Intern position will work along with the aquatic habitat and access staff to help develop, maintain, and improve aquatic habitat and access for public fishing access areas in the Central Region of South Dakota. This internship will be provided experience in the maintenance, development and management of public fishing access areas. Duties may include GIS mapping, noxious weed control, shoreline restoration planting, boating and shoreline fishing access maintenance to include small boat ramp work.

Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidate must be able to operate a UTV, 4-wheel drive pickup and trailer, as well as power tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and work on shoreline terrain. Individual will work with a team at times as well as independently.

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to pass SD Commercial Applicators licensing through DANR. Must be able to pass ATV/UTV safety courses provided.

Qualifications:
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Apply at:
*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Immediate start,

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