[APWG] Fw: [ma-ipc] Natural Resources Internship in Fairfax, VA

[Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov]

Hi,

Please pass along to anyone who might be interested. For more information, 
contact Erin at Erin.Stockschlaeder at fairfaxcounty.gov by February 24th, 
2012.

Thank you,

Jil
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JIL SWEARINGEN
IPM Invasive Species Biologist
NCR-Center for Urban Ecology
Washington DC 20007
202-342-1443, ex 218


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"Stockschlaeder, Erin A." <Erin.Stockschlaeder at fairfaxcounty.gov> 
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[ma-ipc] Natural Resources Internship in Fairfax, VA




Hello, 
Please see announcement below regarding two internship positions available 
with the Fairfax County Park Authority. 
Organization: Fairfax County Park Authority, Natural Resource Management 
and Protection Branch
Job title:  Natural Resources Intern (two positions available)
Location: Fairfax County, VA
Hours and compensation:  $12.50/hour, approximately 40 hours per week from 
June 4th-August 10th.  Holidays and leave are unpaid.  A vehicle will be 
provided for field work from the base office in Fairfax. 
Application deadline:  Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until 
positions are filled, or until February 24th, 2012.
Organization overview:  The Fairfax County Park Authority maintains 
approximately 24,000 acres of public land including natural areas, 
cultural resources, and recreational facilities.  The Natural Resource 
Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch falls under the Resource 
Management Division of the Park Authority, and is responsible for land 
stewardship and implementation of the agency’s Natural Resource Management 
Plan.  For more information please visit: 
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/resources-nrp.htm 
 Position Description:  This internship is primarily field-based but will 
also incorporate an office component approximately one day per week. 
Interns will work together as a pair to perform non-native invasive plant 
assessments on parkland across the county using a standard field protocol. 
 Interns will be trained in the survey method, conduct field surveys, and 
input their results into a GIS database.  Interns will have the 
opportunity to participate in other field and educational activities 
conducted by the Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch as 
events arise.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the 
field of natural resources and develop field inventory skills.  Each 
intern will also have the opportunity to plan and implement a special 
40-hour project in their area of interest. 
Qualifications and Skills: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and 
have a strong interest in natural resource management and stewardship of 
public land.  Applicants should expect to be outdoors up to four days per 
week and should be willing to work outdoors in a hot, humid environment 
with abundant insects, ticks and chiggers. Applicants must be able to 
travel on foot in rough terrain, including over steep slopes, fallen trees 
and other obstacles, up to eight hours per day.   Applicants must possess 
a valid driver’s license.  Our interns will be working together as a team 
and must be able to cooperate and share responsibility.  Experience in GIS 
and GPS use, basic plant identification, and ecology are a plus. 
How to apply:
Please email a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two 
references to Erin Stockschlaeder, Erin.Stockschlaeder at fairfaxcounty.gov 
by February 24th, 2012.
 
 
Erin Stockschlaeder
Naturalist I
Invasive Management Area Coordinator
Early Detection and Rapid Response Coordinator
Natural Resource Management and Protection
Fairfax County Park Authority
Erin.Stockschlaeder at fairfaxcounty.gov
Office:(703) 324-8681
Fax: (703) 324-3996
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/IMA/
 
 
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