The WA DNR is looking to fill two internships for current college juniors or seniors or recent graduates. Click on the links below to see the full job descriptions. Geology GIS Intern Geology Editorial Intern Add Comment North Clackamas Parks & Rec is looking for a full-time, temporary Natural Resource GIS Intern. This is a paid position ($20/hour) and goes through summer 2011. Click here for a full job description. Volunteer GIS Student INTERN needed to help with collaborative mapping, building websites using Google Apps and/or other collaboration tools. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth, web design, and Microsoft Office helpful. Approx 20 hrs/wk for summer. Please contact El Aran, GIS Analyst, USDA Forest Service, InRe Enterprise Unit, 620 SW Main St, Portland, OR 97205; 503-808-2371; earan@fs.fed.us. GIS Intern (1 position available)Location: Portland, OR Application Deadline: June 15, 2011 Posted: May 2011 AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. is seeking a GIS intern. The intern will work on a variety of GIS projects primarily in the office. Work will include some review and integration of CAD drawings into GIS so experience working with CAD is preferred. Work will include limited field work for GPS data collection. Qualifications:
AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Attn: Patrick McCarthy 7376 SW Durham Rd Portland, OR 97224 No Calls Please INTERNSHIP (PAID) Western Rivers Conservancy, Portland, Oregon Closes: Open Until Filled (Interviews in May) Western Rivers Conservancy is offering a year-long full-time internship beginning in June 2011. The Intern will assist Western Rivers Conservancy staff with research, writing, maps, graphic design, outreach and office management. The Intern reports to the Assistant Program Director. Responsibilities: --General Communications and Outreach --Produce publications --Create Maps --Research land ownership --Research resource values --Administrative tasks Compensation: Salary of $20,000 - $24,000 commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package. Complete description available at: http://www.westernrivers.org/pages/jobs.html POSITION: GIS/Environmental Internship SALARY: $10.17 - $17.54 Hourly OPENING DATE: 05/04/11 CLOSING DATE: 05/20/11 05:00 PM DESCRIPTION: To apply for an intern position you must be a student enrolled in school during the term of employment. Spring 2011 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school) can be provided at the time of application. HOURS: Typically 16-24 hours a week during the school year; 40 hours per week during school breaks; hours are flexible based on school schedule. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Port of Portland has an opening for a 12 month internship working with environmental staff to support efforts assessing the current state of spatial data used to meet environmental business requirements. - Support GIS mapping needs for the environmental component of Port project planning and follow-up for environmental projects and programs. - Work with Port-wide environmental staff to define standards, definitions, metadata, and to refine existing data. - Support data requests from consultants and outside agencies. - Provide support to field work and GPS Mobile Program. - Work with GIS Program to update, manage and maintain Port GIS functionality. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE/LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: - Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, environmental science, geography, urban and regional planning or other natural science. - Practical experience and/or coursework in GIS applications, environmental assessment, or mitigation projects as applied to environmental data sets. - High comfort level with technology and experience with technical aspects of spatial data management. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - A valid Oregon or Washington driver's license is required for this position. SKILLS AND ABILTIES: - Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS applications, analysis and mapping. - Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Relational databases, Aerial photography; including Orthorectification, LiDAR, and Remote Sensing. A solid understanding of GPS application is desirable. - Ability to: -develop systematic approaches to similar tasks, projects, and issues; -express ideas clearly using written and oral communication; -organize workload and prioritize tasks to meet changing priorities and deadlines; -create and use spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting; work effectively in collaboration with peers and team members; -produce deliverables under direction, and work to new skill level, across departmental teams and under tight timelines. - Proven technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate project summaries, draft documents, conduct topic specific research. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.portofportland.com 7200 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97218 503-415-6400 hrjobapp@portofportland.com Position #0000100024 GIS/ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP Summer Internship Opportunity 2011 Department of Land Conservation & Development- Natural Hazards Program The State of Oregon, Department of Land Conservation and Development, Natural Hazards Program is pleased to announce one summer internship opportunity. The internship will give the selected student work experience performing a project or task that the Natural Hazards Program identifies as necessary to achieve its goals, and develop the student’s communication skills and knowledge of natural hazard planning and permitting practices and procedures. One of the goals of the Natural Hazards Program is ensuring that Oregon’s flood-prone communities remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by providing education, technical assistance, and program monitoring. Development within flood hazard zones is regulated by nearly all of Oregon’s cities and counties. The Natural Hazards Program administers the federal NFIP program at the state level, assisting and overseeing local activities. This internship is intended to develop knowledge and skills that will be useful to anyone contemplating work as a land use planner for local or regional government. Duties during the internship will include some but not necessarily all of the following:
The internship will begin with two weeks of intensive training on managing development in flood hazard zones according to NFIP standards and guidelines and state policy and law. Extensive in-state travel is likely. The internship will be supervised by DLCD’s Planning Services Division Manager and will work closely with the state’s NFIP Coordinator. Skills required: The intern should have excellent writing, strong critical thinking and good oral communication skills. A strong interest in land use or hazard mitigation planning as a potential career is desired. Type of student desired: Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student majoring in natural resources, environmental sciences, civil engineering, public policy, planning, or geography. Compensation: $15/hour, a minimum of 32 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week. Duration: Maximum 12 week duration starting after June 1, 2011. The successful applicant must commit to completing the entire assignment. To apply: Applications due by May 20, 2011. Please provide a resume and cover letter explaining how you have obtained the necessary skills for the position (as identified in the “skills required” section above) and why you are interested in this internship. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: Rob Hallyburton, Manager DLCD Planning Services Division Rob.Hallyburton@state.or.us DLCD Flood Hazard site: http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/HAZ/floods.shtml Position: Spartina Control Monitor Internship Company: San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project Location: San Francisco Bay, California (Office in Berkeley) Final Application Date: May 18, 2011 Job Description: Spartina Control Monitor interns will assist in conducting field monitoring of Spartina control activities. Interns will be trained in the identification of native and invasive Spartina species and their hybrids, and in the use of ArcPad software on Trimble GPS units to relocate previously-mapped invasive Spartina patches and to record treatment of these patches during treatment activities. Interns will also be trained in the use of desktop-computer based ArcPad and/or ArcGIS to edit field-collected data as needed. Work will begin in mid June and will continue through mid to late September. Work may start as early as 5 am and end as late as 8 pm depending on tides and weather conditions. Position requires the ability to work well independently and in a field team setting, follow project-specific field protocols and data entry/editing procedures. Requires a basic understanding of and some familiarity with plant identification, GPS and computer-based mapping. Must provide own transportation to field sites around the San Francisco Bay. (Mileage is reimbursed; driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.) Term: Paid training and field work will begin in early June and continue through mid to late September. Hours are variable from 0 - 50 hrs/wk depending on project needs, but are expected to average 30 to 35 hours/week. Pay rate is $15-$18/hour based on experience. No benefits are available for this position. To Apply: Please see full announcement at www.spartina.org. Only complete applications per announcement instructions (available on the website www.spartina.org) will be accepted. SALARY: $10.00 - $12.00 Hourly OPENING DATE: 04/25/11 CLOSING DATE: 05/13/11 05:00 PM POSITION SUMMARY: Status: part-time position Pay: $10.00 - $12.00/hour depending on knowledge and experience Hours: flexible, approximately 20 hours per week Duration: June 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011 Purpose and goals of position To acquire basic working knowledge of limnologal study of a eutrophic lake. To gain field experience in environmental sampling and analytical techniques. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To collect in situ data (weekly) using Hydrolab and other field instruments, collect water samples periodically and submit to DEQ for analysis. Aggregate newly-acquired and historical water quality data and analyze for trends (oversight provided), monitor and sample algal populations, interpret results, conduct two aquatic macrophyte surveys. Provide outreach for lakeshore owners and park customers. Write end-of-season report summarizing data collected and trends (if any). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years college level education/experience in biology, botany, ecology, limnology, natural resources management, environmental science or closely related field; or any combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required performing the job. Required knowledge, skills and abilities
CI just posted advertisements for 2 internships this summer. They are as follows: - Food security intern: Key responsibilities: Develop underlying datasets, at a global scale, that will help us determine 1) where people are currently facing reduced food security and 2) where people are likely to be most vulnerable to further reductions in food security, particularly as a result of climate change. Please see the job posting for more details: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=155 (paid internship) - Marine ecosystem health intern: Key responsibilities: Work as part of team developing the Ocean Health Index. Specific work would involve collating existing research studies (preferably by country or region) on the current extent and relative health of key fringing coastal ecosystems. Please see the job posting for more details: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=154 (unpaid internship) | ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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