Stream Restoration Technician [At least two positions available] Location is in State College PA
Internship Announcement
Opening Date: January 21, 2023
Closing Date: May 12, 2023
Position Title and Grade: Stream Restoration Technician [At least two positions available]
Salary: $14.50-$16.00/hr (dependent on qualifications, ranking factors, and experience)
Job Location: Pennsylvania Field Office, 110 Radnor Road, Suite 101, State College, Pa and the State of Pennsylvania
Job Description: The intern will serve as assistant to biologists, hydrologists, and engineers in the stream habitat restoration program. Duties to be performed may include: (1) assisting staff biologists, hydrologists, and engineers in performing stream surveys, data reduction, and stream assessments; (2) assist in constructing stream and habitat restoration projects that may include installation of in-stream structures, stream bank fencing, or wetland restoration; (3) working with CAD, geographic information systems, and Microsoft Office providing support for project planning and permitting; (4) responding to informational requests from private landowners, local, state, and federal representatives, conservation, agricultural, and other interests; as part of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
Qualifications Required: The successful completion of at least the second year of a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university with major study in agricultural/biological engineering, biological sciences, civil engineering, natural resource management or related disciplines; or work experience which provides relevant knowledge.
Ranking Factors: (1) Experience working around and knowledge of the operating capabilities of standard heavy construction equipment; (2) Ability and willingness to perform manual labor associated with the construction of log structures in streams; (3) Ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing effectively with private landowners, co-workers, and other agency personnel; (3) Knowledge of topographic survey techniques (or willingness to learn) and CAD experience; (4) Ability to plan and organize work, and set priorities;
Special Considerations: (1) Interns will be expected to work in streams while wearing waders; (2) extensive overnight travel will be required for some projects; (3) the intern will be working with private landowners and will be expected to utilize tact and proper interpersonal skills as the situation requires; (4) the intern may be expected to perform extensive and strenuous physical activity in the course of field activities; (5) a valid driver's license will be required.
Area of Consideration: All applicants will be considered.
For more information contact:
Larry K. Brannaka, Ph.D., P.E. at larry_brannaka@fws.gov
Hydrologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
110 Radnor Road, Suite 101
State College, PA 16801
Phone (Cell): 814-876-0055
Fax: 814-234-0748
