[PCA] JOB: Forestry 3 Month Internships (Great Smoky Mtns Nat. Park, Gatlinburg, TN)

[Olivia Kwong]

National Park Service Internship Opportunity
Title: Forestry Intern Full time/three month position
Agency: National Park Service
Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN

Job Description:
Forestry interns needed beginning mid May to early June 2009 and lasting 
for 12 weeks for assistance with all aspects of vegetation management. 
Duties may include but are not limited to exotic plant management, forest 
insect and disease control and monitoring, and native plant habitat 
restoration. Willingness to safely use pesticides in accordance with 
federal laws is required. Must be able to hike in mountainous terrain in 
hot humid or inclement weather conditions carrying a daypack or backpack 
and other field equipment. Overnight backcountry outings may occur several 
times during the season. Camping gear for work related activities is 
provided. Good fitting hiking boots and rainwear are important personal 
items to have prior to arrival. Stinging insects, poison ivy, slippery 
footing, and venomous snakes are known field hazards.

Training is provided for safe use and handling of pesticides and field 
equipment, and safe field work procedures. Monthly or more frequent safety 
meetings are provided and ability to work safely required.

Valid state vehicle operator's license desired.

Work schedule is nine hour days 7:30 AM to 5 PM with one eight hour Friday 
and the alternate Friday off within a two week period.

Incumbent must be willing to wear a volunteer in parks (VIP) hat and or 
shirt to be identifiable to the visiting public and act as a 
representative of the National Park Service while serving as an intern.

Benefits include a weekly stipend of $125 and shared government housing. 
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, a copy of college transcript and 
contact information for three references.  Electronic documents must be 
compatible with Microsoft Word.

Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
- Education or experience in forestry, biology, botany, 
horticulture, resource management or related field;
- Ability to safely work as a crew member in a field work setting to 
accomplish a variety of vegetation management activities;
- Applicants should be self-motivated and flexible;

Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until Feb.15.

Contact:
Glenn Taylor
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-430-4748
glenn_taylor at nps.gov