Wildland Fire Program Technician Internship

This position is geared towards persons seeking experience in the field of wildland fire management. Candidates must be at least a junior in college (college graduates and graduate students also accepted) pursuing or having completed a degree in forestry, natural resource management, biology, forest/fire ecology, or a related field. The selectee will be required to work both independently and as part of a team, indoors and outdoors. Duties will include: assisting with fire management planning; fire effects monitoring; monitoring and evaluating fuel and ground moisture conditions; vegetation monitoring and sampling; assisting with Wildland Urban Interface planning efforts; monitoring prescribed burns and wildfires; and weather data collection. Will be allowed to participate with prescribed burns and wildfires if a current red card holder.

To apply, send a resume and describe your background/experience related to the items below. Note that previous fire-related work or courses is helpful, but not mandatory:

• Forestry and/or fire related field work
• Fire related courses or work
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to wildland fire management
• Wildlife and plant identification
• Habitat type mapping
• Research project
• Computer skills

- 6-month or 3-month positions considered; 6-month applicants are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On-going- (Contact us to find the available intern periods)

Be sure to include your dates of availability and at least three current references that have a good working knowledge of your background and abilities as they relate to the position.

For more information, contact Kelley Van Druten at (252) 473-1131 x 235 or kelley_vandruten@fws.gov

E-Mail resume to:
kelley_vandruten@fws.gov

or Mail resume to:
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge - Internship
Attn: Kelley Van Druten
P.O. Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954