Natural Resources Intern | The Fairfax County Park Authority

Organization: Fairfax County Park Authority, Natural Resource Management
and Protection Branch

Job title:  Natural Resources Intern (two positions available)
Location: Fairfax County, VA

Hours and compensation:  $12.50/hour, approximately 40 hours per week from
June 4th-August 10th.  Holidays and leave are unpaid.  A vehicle will be
provided for field work from the base office in Fairfax. Housing is
available upon request.

Application deadline:  March 2nd, 2018

Organization overview:  The Fairfax County Park Authority maintains
approximately 24,000 acres of public land including natural areas, cultural
resources, and recreational facilities.  The Natural Resource Management
and Protection (NRMP) Branch falls under the Resource Management Division
of the Park Authority, and is responsible for land stewardship and
implementation of the agency’s Natural Resource Management Plan.  For more
information please visit:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/resources-nrp.htm

Position Description:  This internship is primarily field-based with only
occasional office work.  Interns will work together as a pair to perform
non-native invasive plant assessments on parkland across the county using a
standard field protocol.  Interns will be trained in the survey method,
conduct field surveys, and input their results into a GIS database.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in other field and
educational activities conducted by the Natural Resource Management and
Protection Branch as events arise.  This is an excellent opportunity to
gain experience in the field of natural resources and develop field
inventory skills.  Each intern will also have the opportunity to plan and
implement a special 40-hour project in their area of interest.

Qualifications and Skills: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and
have a strong interest in natural resource management and stewardship of
public land.  Applicants should expect to be outdoors up to four days per
week and should be willing to work outdoors in a hot, humid environment
with abundant insects, ticks and chiggers. Applicants must be able to
travel on foot in rough terrain, including over steep slopes, fallen trees
and other obstacles, up to eight hours per day.   Applicants must possess a
valid driver’s license.  Our interns will be working together as a team and
must be able to cooperate and share responsibility.  Experience in GIS and
GPS use, basic plant identification, and ecology are a plus.

How to apply:
Please email a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two
references to Erin Stockschlaeder at Estock@fairfaxcounty.gov by March 2nd,
2018