Engineering & General Services Division – Olympia
Recruitment # 2019-12-9414
One available position
Exempt Position: Non-permanent, Full-time to Part-time
Flexible start date with a 3-6 month duration- preferred June – Sept
SALARY RANGE:
Sophomore and under: $13.75 per hour
Junior: $14.75 per hour
Senior: $15.75 per hour
Graduate student: up to $18.75 per hour
*DNR provides housing in some locations or a $500/month housing stipend if free housing is not available.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
This Internship position is part of the Public Land Survey Office (PLSO), which is a repository of land survey maps and documents for the State of Washington.
Skills and experiences this position provides:
- Training in land survey map and document research
- Proper handling of historic documents
- Training on how to use advanced scanning equipment
- How to create an index of survey maps and documents by extrapolating information and references from the survey map or document.
- Learning the laws and requirements that pertain to land surveying and the preparation of a land survey map for recording.
One of the projects this position would be assigned to is creating a legibly scanned computer image of a land survey map, from a microfilm aperture card, using a highly advanced microfilm scanner and easy to use software.
The research training would give you experience in not only use digital search methods within our scanned images, but also view and scan historical maps from our microfilm collection. There are also hard copies of historical maps that you may need to search through, so be aware that you may have to move, lift, and shift around boxes and books of records as you conduct your search.
If you are someone interested in preserving the history of how land boundaries were formed in our state, and protecting the location of those boundaries, then the indexing training of this position will satisfy that interest. The maps and documents you will index, date between the late 1800’s to current and are from across the state so each map you index is different and unique. Learning what is required on a survey map and expanding your knowledge of the Public Land Survey System, will make gleaning the information off the maps to index into the database field’s fun and challenging for you.
If you are trustworthy, hardworking, organized, do well with paying attention to details, want to contribute to a positive and professional working environment, have enthusiasm for your job, work well individually and within a team, and want to learn the research and preservation aspect of the surveying profession, then this internship is for you.
What will we trust you with?
- Use microfilm and document scanners to create legible images for archive entry.
- Use a college level document and data entry skill set.
- QC the work of fellow data entry personnel.
- Working independently, after training, with moderate over site.
- Work under your own headset in your own cubical.
- Take opportunities to work short term, on loan, with field surveyors and forest engineers.
Why work for DNR?
At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. 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.
We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.
The Location
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Our office is located just outside of the state capital. We are within an hour’s drive of the Seattle Metroplex and the Puget Sound. This location provides great opportunities for discovery from the Space Needle to the Cascade Mountain Range. Make your weekend recreation plans and have a blast. Just be rested enough come Monday.
What makes DNR a great place to work?
- Transitioning to a modern work environment
- Mobile work
- Infants at work program
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Work/life balance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Educational aid and career development stipends
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
- A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Why do people choose to work for DNR?
“I enjoy the clients I support and there are a ton of smart, fun, passionate people in this agency that I have the privilege of interacting with and learning from. DNR is a great place because of the people who are here. They are passionate, hard-working, loyal, intelligent, kind, and FUN! The aspects of the agency that speak to me are how diverse the work is that we do; from forests to grass lands, from mountain tops to under water, the composition of the agency made up by various different responsibilities makes it so interesting.”
“I am committed to this agency’s purpose, the Washington Geological Survey is an amazing place full of innovative, creative, and open-minded people, and I get great satisfaction from serving Washington’s residents. I love it here because this place loves me. I like how I am made to feel valued, appreciated, and I feel that my skills are constantly being broadened. I am generally my only limitation.”
“The idea of managing the resources in perpetuity really speaks to me. I like that the work DNR does tries to strike a balance between business and conservation and that I don’t have to compromise one for the other because I am expected to do both. We are expected to be good stewards of the resources and the decisions we make mean something…in perpetuity.”
Required Qualifications:
The right candidate is:
- A full-time student (12+ credits/quarter) majoring in Surveying, Engineering or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
- Have a basic understanding of surveying and different types of land boundary maps.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to work in an office environment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to be organized and focused in a busy work environment.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
Note: Students graduating in or before June 2020 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). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
- You must attach the following:
- A letter of interest, no more than two pages in length, describing your interest in Public Land Survey 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.
Questions? Please contact Bob Knuth at (360) 902-1197, bob.knuth@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).
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