Job Title: Water Resources Intern for Agriculture Program, Summer 2018
Opening Date/Time: Mon. 11/13/17 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/15/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $2,088.00 – $2,963.00 Monthly
Job Type: Internship
Location: Kittitas County – Ellensburg, Washington
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
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Service, Science, Sustainability

Under the leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, our work at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is done with the public’s interest in mind, which means transparency and public knowledge.  Our decisions are guided by sound science as we manage state trust lands, native ecosystems and natural resources. We support the vision of a sustainable future by protecting and managing the natural resources so future generations will have them.

DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

The DNR has an annual operating budget of approximately $245 million and has over 1300 permanent employees with approximately 500 additional staff hired during the summer fire season.

We have some of the most talented people in the industry.  We honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.  We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website.
 Duties:
Water Resources Intern for Agriculture Program
Summer 2018
Recruitment # 2017-11-9400 (Intern)

SALARY RANGE:
Sophomore and under: $2,088 per month
Junior: $2,262 per month
Senior: $2,448 per month
Graduate student: up to $2,963 per month
*DNR provides housing in some locations or a $500/month (maximum of three months) housing stipend if free housing is not available.
TYPE OF POSITION:
One available positions
Exempt Position: Non-permanent, Full-time to Part-time
Flexible start date with a 3-6 month duration.
LOCATION:
Ellensburg, WA
CLOSES:
January 15, 2018
POSITION PROFILE:
This internship position will assist with water rights and water supply related work for DNR’s Agriculture and Water Resources Program with a focus on data organization.  DNR manages a large and diverse portfolio of state water rights and irrigation district water allotments for irrigation of over 45,000 acres of state trust lands leased by the Agriculture Program.  The intern will work with the program’s hydrogeologist and duties will include:

  • Assisting with organization, tracking, and database design and population for DNR’s water rights and wells.  Work includes reviewing water right documents and well information and using GIS and related databases.
  • Helping to design and implement DNR’s water use measurement and metering program and database.
  • Providing support for DNR’s well route which measures and tracks long term water level trends in wells and aquifers relied on for irrigation water supply.
 Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student (12+ credits/quarter) majoring in Natural Resources Management, Geology, Geography, Computer Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
  • Database skills.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Practicing Knowledge of GIS.
  • Strong data organization skills.
  • Desire to learn and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work in databases, GIS and Microsoft office products including Excel and Word.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of water rights and Washington state water law.
  • Knowledge of irrigation practices and agriculture.
  • Knowledge of hydrogeology and/or water resources management.
  • Practical experience in database design as relates to natural resources.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
 Supplemental Information:
WHO MAY APPLY

  • This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
  • Note: Students graduating in or before June 2018 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at www.dnr.wa.gov/employment and www.careers.wa.gov. 
APPLICATION PROCESS
  • To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
  • Submit the following:
    • Attach a letter of interest, no more than two pages in length, describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and required and desired position qualifications and what you would like to gain from this internship.
    • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
    • An unofficial copy of your transcript.
    • The names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume. 
  • The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.
  • Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.

Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.

Questions? Please contact Ingrid Ekstrom at (509) 925-0944/ingrid.ekstrom@dnr.wa.gov  or Email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.