Conservation Biologist Intern - Fresno

The Westervelt Company • Internship • Sacramento, California, United States • 4m ago

Conservation Biologist Intern - Fresno

Westervelt Ecological Services specializes in restoring and conserving wetlands, streams, and endangered-species habitat across the U.S. This paid position aims to support the ecology and land stewardship team in Fresno, California.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include providing land management and monitoring assistance for our various conservation sites in the field and office. Activities include habitat/vegetation monitoring, hydrological monitoring, wildlife surveying, reviewing camera station survey photos, managing invasive species, GPS/GIS mapping, data analysis, and producing technical documents and reports.

Required Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of California flora and fauna, with good identification skills highly desirable.
Well-developed communication and people skills. Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment with associates, contractors, landowners, and customers.
Good knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word with effective data management and organizational skills.
Ability to safely operate a 4-wheel drive pickup truck. Must have a valid driver's license.
Basic map and compass skills, ability to use handheld GPS units, and experience with GIS applications are highly desirable.
Must be a highly motivated, critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment. Good physical condition and ability to perform under adverse climatic working conditions and difficult terrain. Successful applicants must enjoy being
outdoors. Work schedules and activities are dynamic and often involve changing timelines and long-hours.
Must be actively pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife biology, biology, botany, environmental studies, ecology, or related field.

This position will be based out of Fresno, California. Work schedules will be adjustable to meet intern availability and project requirements.

The basesalary range for this position is $20 - $22.

Equal OpportunityEmployer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation