Natural Resource Technician Intern Seasonal

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Natural Resource Technician Intern Seasonal

Salary

$16.97 Hourly

Location

Appleton, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2402898

Department

Land Conservation

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

8-4:30 Monday through Friday

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CORE VALUES

Invested in Serving Devoted to positively impacting our communities

Better Together Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect

Create Progress Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed

Support Through Compassion Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community

Position Purpose

The Outagamie County Land Conservation Department is seeking an Intern to assist with soil and water conservation projects. This position is a temporary full time position. This position will report directly to the Environmental Engineer.

This job is located in the Land Conservation Department located at 3365 W. Brewster Street in Appleton, WI.

Hours for this role are:

8:00 AM -4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Desired Start date for this role is Mid-May 2024.

About Us Land Conservation:

The Land Conservation Department works to promote sustainable land use management for long-term conservation of land, water, and other natural resources of Outagamie County. These resources support our county's agricultural, industrial, and recreational needs.

The department carries out the majority of the county's conservation programs and policies, and provides educational, technical, and conservation planning assistance to help landowners, land users, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Pheasants Forever Pollinator program by performing site preparation, mowing, and planting of pollinators.

• Assist with Drainage Board annual inspections by utilizing mobile apps and mapping.

• Provide assistance to field staff surveying, designing, and installing conservation practices.

• Provide assistance with mapping, planning, and engineering projects based on academic background.

• Other support duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Candidate should be enrolled in a natural resources, engineering, or environmental sciences degree program or recently graduated.

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Experience operating agricultural equipment like small tractors, mowers, seeders a plus.

• Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Experience or ability to operate all-terrain vehicles.

• Ability to work independently and maintain regular attendance

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.