Southeast Region – Ellensburg
Recruitment # 2020-11-9400
One available position
Exempt Position: Non-permanent, Part-time to Full-time (minimum 16 hours and up to 40 hours/week) Three month duration: May-July
Sophomore and under: $14.05 per hour
Junior: $15.05 per hour
Senior: $16.05 per hour
Graduate student: up to $19.05 per hour
*DNR provides housing in some locations or a $500/month housing stipend if free housing is not available.
Are you majoring in Biology or the Natural Resources and want to gain first-hand, real-world experience? If so, you may be perfect for the DNR Natural Areas Internship Program. This opportunity with DNR offers interns valuable networking possibilities and on-the-job experience.
- Various restoration activities
- Invasive species control
- Inventory and mapping of invasive species, rare plants and infrastructure
- Long term plant community monitoring
- Annual rare plant monitoring
- Educational outreach events
Required Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a student majoring in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
- High level of attention to detail
- Physical ability to work alone or as part of a team in undeveloped, remote, forested or back-county landscapes and terrain
- Experience using Microsoft office products including Excel and Word
- Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- Desired course work includes:
- General Biology
- Field Survey Techniques
- Natural Resource Management
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Plant Taxonomy
- Conservation Biology
- Experience with ARCGIS program
- Knowledge of plant identification including ability to use a dichotomous key
- Knowledge of standard field survey methods
- Experience using GPS equipment for mapping and data collection
- Candidates should have work or recreational experience driving on logging roads.
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Ellensburg. For more information on this area visit, https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/
At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.
We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.
What makes DNR a great place to work?
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Commitment to organizational health and wellness
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
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Leadership that empowers and supports employees
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Work/life balance
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Leadership development opportunities
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Educational aid and career development stipends
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
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Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
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Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
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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 Process
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
Required Attachments:
- A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications and what you would like to gain from this internship.
- Your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
- An unofficial copy of your transcript.
- The names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.
Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.
Students graduating in or before June 2020 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at www.dnr.wa.gov/employment and www.careers.wa.gov.
Questions? Please contact Keyna Bugner at 509-925-0906/keyna.bugner@dnr.wa.gov or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.