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These internships are with the Aquatic Assessment and Monitoring Team.  The team consists of a group of scientists that strive to answer some essential questions regarding the natural resource management of aquatic lands in the state of Washington.  DNR scientists are involved in ecosystem research of lakes, rivers and marine habitats.

• The specific focus of one of these internships is to assist with management, maintenance and administration of the Acidification Nearshore Monitoring Network (ANeMoNe).  Specific tasks will include helping the AAMT scientists to prepare, calibrate, and ship submersible sensor packages for deployment and retrieval, to develop and test mobile device data collection applications, to conduct benthic organism distribution and density collection, water, and sediment quality sampling and to organize trainings with citizen science volunteers.
• The other intern will have a specific focus to work on projects concerned with benthic organism population dynamics, habitat surveys and mapping.  Tasks will include but are not limited to planktonic larvae sampling, juvenile and adult shrimp sampling, alternative methods of benthic organism control, sediment sampling, sonar depth surveys, underwater video surveys and GIS mapping.

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student, preferably in an environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resource science, or related field.
• Willingness to learn variety of skills on different projects.
• Flexibility with scheduling and task assignments.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Boating experience
• Field work and environmental sampling experience
• Enthusiasm!
• Creative problem solver!
• Great independent and team worker.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Willingness from boats, docks, piers or in water.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function.  Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

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 describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach a college transcript (can be unofficial copy)
  • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• 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 Cinde Donoghue at phone (360) 902-1718 / cinde.donoghue@dnr.wa.gov  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.