Intern Trainee - (2) Land & Minerals
JOB DUTIES: The primary focus of this internship will be to perform field forestry tasks including but not limited to: tree planting, regeneration checks, timber sale preparations, inventory, marking pine plantations, Native Plant Community Classification, and GPS locating.
Distinguishing Features of Work:WORK LOCATIONS: There are two locations for these internships:
One Intern Trainee will be located at the Land & Minerals North Area
7820 Highway 135, Virginia MN
(Cook, Ely, Virginia)
The other Intern Trainee will be located at the Land & Minerals South Area
5713 Old Miller Trunk Highway, Pike Lake, MN
(Duluth)
POSITION INFORMATION: Internships generally run for 3 calendar months between May and August 2023. The work week is 37.5 hours/week. The workday is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with a pay rate of $15.96 per hour. The successful applicant will be required to pass a physical, drug test and background check.
Work Environment:Interns will be working outside in remote wooded areas in all weather conditions and will be exposed to insects, forest plants and animals.
SPECIAL SKILLS: The ability to navigate and work independently on forested lands.
Selection Process:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
- Applicant must have completed a minimum of one year of Forestry/Natural Resources or related studies in a forestry program accredited or recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have completed course work in Silviculture Dendrology, Map orienteering, Aerial photo interpretation, Native plant identification, Surveying, Forest Measurements and Geographic Information Systems.
- Possession of a valid driver's license required.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
- January 10, 2023 - Applicant screening will begin.
- Week of February 13, 2023 - Interviews to be conducted (varies by location)
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.