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The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in a variety of duties. As a DNR intern, you will be a valuable member of a team of surveyors helping to establish the boundaries of state trust lands that support the common schools, local services and other trust beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
Interns are encouraged to give input on the learning objectives they desire to meet during their internship. Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will be beneficial to both you and the survey crew you are assigned to and lead to possibilities for future full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Desirable Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Location<\/u><\/strong> Why work for DNR?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n What makes DNR a great place to work?<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Process<\/strong><\/u> Required Attachments:<\/strong><\/p>\n The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Note:<\/strong> Finalists and\/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.<\/p>\n Students graduating in or before June 2021 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at <\/em><\/strong>www.dnr.wa.gov\/employment<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and <\/em><\/strong>www.careers.wa.gov<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nTo be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov<\/a> (Click on the APPLY button above<\/strong>). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.<\/p>\n\n
\nApplication Status<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/p>\n