Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Offers Internships
Position title
Intern
Position Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry is hosting two internships through the State of Wisconsin Student Diversity Internship Program for students enrolled in a college or university. This is a great opportunity for diverse students to gain valuable career insight and experience with Wisconsin state agencies over the Summer of 2022.
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Internship 1 - Forestry Laboratory Technician
Location: Fitchburg, WI
Expected Hours Per Week: 40
Eligible for Remote Work: 20%
Pay Range: $15 - $17/hour
Job Description and Duties:
The Forest Health Lab Assistant works closely with the State Forest Pathologist and Forest Health Team to diagnose pathogens from submitted samples. This position also helps conduct field surveys and assists with lab management and administrative tasks.
65% Assist the state
forest pathologist with the diagnosis of forest pathogens (i.e. Leptographium spp, Heterobasidion irregulare, Bretziella fagacearum) from field samples. Prepare culture plates, perform molecular tests using PCR, track lab samples from start to finish, and report results.
15% Assist with field and nursery surveys of various forest pests and diseases.
15% Maintain a safe, clean and functional lab. Identify chemicals and lab supplies needed for the lab to ensure supplies are fully stocked.
5% Assist the state forest pathologist with miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Internship 2 - Forestry Grounds/Facility Maintenance
Location: Tomahawk, WI
Expected Hours Per Week: 20
Eligible for Remote Work: No
Pay Range: $13 - $16/hour
Job Description and Duties:
Perform grounds maintenance and lawn care duties including but not limited to: Grass mowing and trimming, trimming trees and shrubs, cleaning and clearing of fence lines, planting, painting, general building and facility maintenance and repair both inside and out. Must be able to use & understand simple hand & power tools, read and understand tape measures, sketches, written and verbal instructions. Opportunity for light mechanical fabrication and equipment maintenance work for learning and instructional purposes.
45% Buildings and facility maintenance including the following skills - cleaning, replacement, mechanical repair, light electrical, patching, painting, installing, etc.
40% Lawn care including the following skills - mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, etc..
10% Light manufacturing and fabrication work to include the following skills: cutting, drilling, grinding, welding, sketch and blue print reading, using measuring devices, layouts.
5% Basic computer skills - able to use email, excel, calendar, etc.