Job Details
Advertisement Opens: Feb. 6, 2019 |
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Advertisement Closes: March 8, 2019 |
Full Time: No |
Salary: $12.75 - $12.75 Hourly |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: To be eligible for an Internship, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
Must have a declared degree in the conservation field. Must have 60 hours of college credits earned by the time the Internship begins.
At the time of application, must be a college student, graduated within the previous 12 months, or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program.
Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Selected intern will coordinate directly with their college or university to obtain course credit for their work. |
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Ability to work with fish and wildlife professionals in a variety of disciplines. Should possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The following skills/knowledge are desired: ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and interpret technical information; good organizational skills; familiarity with basic laboratory safety. The following skills/knowledge are a plus: familiarity with basic concepts of disease ecology; knowledge of medical terminology; understanding of avian and/or mammalian anatomy. |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in documenting wildlife investigations. Knowledge of the equipment and techniques used to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Knowledge of fish propagation, harvesting, cultivation, and maintenance activities. Knowledge of tissue and blood sampling techniques used in collection research. Knowledge of agricultural methods and basic land laws. Knowledge of timber marking, land surveying, and other related forestry techniques. Ability to collect samples of wildlife, perform fish hatchery, prepare reports, maintain files, and present oral and written information. Ability to operate and maintain wildlife equipment. |
Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: NONE |
Position Location: City: Little Rock Central Office Office: Little Rock Central Office Division: Research Evaluation and Compliance |
Job Summary: The AGFC’s internship program allows students to gain practical experience and meet hands-on training requirements necessary to earn their degrees and gain valuable career-oriented experience.
Program Goals and Opportunities: The AGFC Internship program is designed to help students gain education and practical experience related to the conservation work AGFC performs and to meet hands-on training requirements necessary for students to earn their degree. This training is critical to students pursuing a conservation career and is often the deciding factor in gaining employment after college. |
Typical Functions: Inspects forest lands for damage by insects or disease, assists in implementing plans or recommendations for control measures, and prepares plans for site preparation or improvement of planting, harvesting, marketing, or wildlife use. Conducts or assists in conducting research on collected samples, such as fish, blood, water, soil, and plant species, and examines animals and specimens to detect diseases or other problems. Conducts agricultural and forest management activities on wildlife management areas, including preparing seed beds and plant foods; selects and marks trees for thinning and/or logging utilizing soil erosion control measures and maintains waterways, dams, and ponds. Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment. Gathers, provides, and presents general and forestry educational information and training to various federal, state, local health officers, community organizations, and the general public. Provides technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields, such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, and biology. Assists in conducting fish and game propagation and maintenance activities, including monitoring of spawning, hatching, incubation, sexing, and feeding. Prepares reports pertaining to wildlife findings, conclusions and recommendations. Cleans, maintains, prepares, and supplies work areas. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The selected individual will assist the Fish and Wildlife Health Program in its daily operations as well as focusing specifically on the development of wildlife health outreach tools. General duties will include: assist the Wildlife Veterinarian and Wildlife Health Biologist with the routine operations of the wildlife health program; develop wildlife health related outreach materials; assist other staff including the human dimensions specialist, research biologist, and fish pathologist as needed. Specific duties will include: develop disease-specific fact sheets about fish and wildlife diseases; develop other outreach materials including website content, posters, and brochures related wildlife health; compile species-specific risk assessments for diseases and parasites of captive wildlife; assist with wildlife necropsies; inventory and distribute wildlife health supplies; other duties as assigned. |
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: NONE |
Special Job Dimensions: Internships are no more than 400 hours for 10 weeks amounting to roughly 40 hours per week at a rate of $12.75 per hour. Intern positions will be available through June, July, and August. Flexible work schedules can be established with your division supervisor.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please upload and attach to this application:
IF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED INCOMPLETE UNTIL THEY ARE RECEIVED. If you are unable to attach your documentation you may email them to NYKKI.ALLRED@AGFC.AR.GOV, attention with the position name and position number in the subject. All documents must be received by March 31, 2023.
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Other Specific Information: Submit a cover letter or writing sample with the application (1 page essay describing the importance of health as a component of wildlife management). |
As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.