2023 Recreation Intern - South Puget Sound Region
2023 Recreation Intern - South Puget Sound Region
Recruitment #2022-12-9408/9418
2 Exempt, Full-time positions.
Anticipated employment begins May-August or June-September 2023, with flexibility to accommodate school start/end dates.
Location: South Puget Sound Region - North Bend, WA
Salary:
Sophomore and under: $16/hour
Junior: $17/hour
Senior: $18/hour
Graduate students: up to $21/hour
- 1 year Master $19/hour
- 2 year Master $20/hour
- Higher $21/hour
*$500/month housing stipend (maximum of three months).
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region. We are actively hiring two Exempt Recreation and Conservation Public Outreach & Seasonal Interns for the Snoqualmie Unit Recreation Program. These are full-time, intern positions. Anticipated appointment is mid-May thru August 2023 or mid-June thru September 2023, with flexibility to accommodate school start/end dates. The work will involve a flexible schedule that includes routine evening and weekend work. The duty station is in North Bend, Washington. There is a $500/month (maximum of three months) housing stipend available.
Do you want to gain first-hand, real-world experience in the areas of recreation and conservation? Are you majoring in a field that shows interest and relevance for a career in these fields? If so, you may be perfect for the DNR Recreation and Conservation Public Outreach & Education Internship Program. This opportunity with DNR offers interns valuable networking possibilities and on-the-job experience.
The Snoqualmie Corridor encompasses approximately 55,000 acres of DNR-managed state trust lands and natural areas. This includes working forests such as Tiger Mountain and Raging River State Forests which provide a stream of revenue to public schools and other trust beneficiaries through timber harvest and other forest products. Natural Areas include the Mount Si, Middle Fork Snoqualmie, West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCAs) and the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area, which provide protection to some of the state's most scenic landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rare plant and animal habitats. The Snoqualmie Corridor includes over 200 miles of trails, 13 recreation sites and over 1 million annual user visits per year.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supporting education efforts in the Snoqualmie Corridor including working with volunteers or supporting volunteer events, conducting outreach events at a combination of popular trailheads as well as backcountry trails, conducting field inspections of trails and facilities, including after permitted organized events, and performing light trail maintenance and trail signage implementation. This position may also assist with trail, trailhead, day-use facility development projects and maintenance, invasive species surveying and removal, graffiti and trash removal, non-designated trail documentation and other incident reporting activities as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- A student majoring in recreation, natural resource management, communication studies, environmental education or closely related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester. OR a graduate student.
- Experience using Microsoft office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Physically able to work alone or as part of a team in undeveloped, remote, forested or back-country terrain. Ability to hike moderate to difficult terrain in all weather conditions.
- Available to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and most weekends.
- At least 18 years of age at time of hire.
- A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- High level of detail and strong communication skills.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious exemption and accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status or having an approved medical or religious exemption and accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved exemption and accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.
Desired Qualifications:
- A commitment to outdoor recreation and conservation, evidence through course work (such as General Biology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism, Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management or closely related course) and activities.
Supplemental Information
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Application Requirements:
- To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov. You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
- Attach a letter of interest describing your interest in this internship and what you expect to gain from this internship.
- Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
- Provide three to five professional or professor references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
- Attach an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates that move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted via email from info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.