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Biologists in the DNR Forest Resources Program support the Timber Sales Program by providing consultation on timber activities as they relate to wildlife habitat and works with region staff to improve habitat conservation. This year, we are surveying for Northern Spotted Owls and conducting owl habitat assessments as well as monitoring several goshawk nest sites across the region.  This position is intended to be part-time initially and requires some evening and weekend availability. Minimum of 24 hours per week and up to 40 hours/week. Flexible start date (approximately April 16) with a 3-month duration.

Interns work directly with the region biologist. The internship program is designed to give students educational and hands-on work experience in a variety of duties that will include:

• Conducting Northern Spotted Owl surveys to protocol.
• Nest searches and surveys for Northern goshawks.
• Assessing Northern Goshawk habitat in protection areas.
• Learning to use Bioacoustics for detection.

• Applicant must be a student majoring in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
• Applicant must also be willing and able to hike long distances over rough terrain and work evenings/nights.

Candidates should have an interest in natural resources and have work or recreational experience driving on logging roads.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Desired course work includes:

• General Biology
• Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Field Techniques
• Ornithology

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Overnight travel may be required.

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/aboutdnr/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)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest, no more than one page in length,  describing your interest in wildlife biology and what would you like to gain from this internship.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • Attach an unofficial copy of your transcript.
  • Please provide the names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional. You may attach the references document, use the References text field in the online application, or include them with your resume.
• Carefully review your application materials and attachments 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 Danielle Munzing at (509) 925-0953 or e-mail 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.