About the role#
This position is part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. It offers a career-oriented introduction to rangeland management programs, policies, and biological sciences. You will receive both formal and on-the-job training as you work toward completing your degree or certificate.
What you'll do#
- Assist in program and conservation planning for rangeland management practices.
- Gather and assemble preliminary data for conservation plans.
- Maintain field notes, perform preliminary drafting, and complete sketch work.
- Record land features, assemble maps, and organize aerial photographs.
- Identify and classify plants.
- Participate in training sessions regarding agency policies, rules, and regulations.
- Use personal computers for file and data management.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment or acceptance in an accredited high school, college, technical, vocational, or trade school with at least a half-time academic course load.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5.
- US Citizenship or status as a US National.
- Valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
- Registration with the Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Ability to pass a background investigation, fingerprint check, and E-Verify check.
- Completion of high school or GED for GS-02 level, one full academic year of post-high school study for GS-03, or two full academic years for GS-04.
Location & details#
- Locations: Flagstaff and Tucson, AZ; Bakersfield and Victorville, CA; Deer Lodge, Lewistown, Miles City, Sheridan, and Stanford, MT; Roswell, NM; Cedar City, UT; Republic, WA; Riverton and Wheatland, WY.
- Modality: On-site or Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture is a federal executive department. It manages government policy regarding farming, food, and agriculture. The agency works to support ranchers and farmers while promoting agricultural trade. It also oversees food safety, rural community development, and natural resource protection. The department maintains offices in Washington, DC and other locations.
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