Intern - Resource Management

Purpose Performs a wide range of resource management and general maintenance activities in parks to support the implementation of the Metro Parks Resource Management Program.

Example of Duties May perform a variety of resource management and maintenance duties such as mowing, fertilizing, trimming, etc.

Implements the non-native plant species management control plan throughout Metro Parks and eradicates non-native plant species including but not limited to autumn olive, honeysuckle, Canada thistle, purple loosestrife, Bradly pear, Callery pear, etc.

Trains volunteers in the identification of invasive plants and their proper management and control techniques.

May complete and/or maintain computerized pesticide records for the parks and keeps associated maps updated.

Assists with the identification, evaluation and mapping of Metro Parks areas with concentrations of invasive species; assists with the development of a long-term plan to control efforts to control noxious vegetation and invasive species.

Assists with the management and restoration of prairies including the gathering, drying, cleaning and sowing of seed.

Participates in other areas of prairie management such as prescribed burning and woody species control.

Plants, fertilizes, prunes, and transplants trees.

Assists other resource management staff with various resource management projects including brush clearing, tree planting and sowing grasses, wetland and forest restoration, controlled succession, wildlife management, etc.

Performs manual labor and duties related to construction, and completes park projects as assigned.

Cleans Metro Parks' facilities and vehicles; performs other custodial work including trash and litter pick up.

Operates equipment including but not limited to trucks, mowers, tractors, power tools and chainsaws.

May assist with pesticide application.

May assist with monitoring and data collection.

May assist in construction of bridges, fences, trails, etc.

Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience: Students currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduates within two quarters/semesters preferably in related field of Environment and Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Sustainability, Wildlife Biology, Conservation, Education, Social Work or other applicable fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.