Gopher Tortoise Biological Monitoring Intern
Arlington, VA 
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Gopher Tortoise Biological Monitoring Intern Expected Dates January 10, 2022 to October 2, 2022 Site Naval Air Station Whiting Field Position ID PO-00731834 The Navy requires a single SCA Intern to assist Navy Natural Resource Managers (NRMs) with Gopher Tortoise field surveys and habitat management. Specific duties entail: + Assisting the NRM utilizing approved survey methodology, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Geographic Information Software (GIS) with field surveys and collection of spatial and temporal distribution data of Threatened and Endangered Species to include: gopher tortoises, reticulated ?atwoods salamander, and other commensal species. + Assisting with management of vegetation in approximately 800-acres of pitcher-plant, longleaf pine, and other threatended and endangered species habitats. + Assisting with the maintenance and establishment of approximately 6-miles of firebreaks + Assisting with approximately 2-miles of recreational trail maintenance. + Location Description NAS Whiting Field and its Outlying Landing Fields (OLFs) across the Panhandle of Florida and southwestern Alabama. + Training Provided Training will be offered in the following areas GPS/GIS, Prescribed Fire and Natural Resource Equipment + Educational/Recreational Opportunities Hiking, biking, boating, swimming + Handicap Accessible? Yes Main Area of Focus Wildlife Mgmt Education, Training & Skills Expected Biology degree major or professional experience Forestry some coursework or experience Resource Management some coursework or experience GPS some experience Hand Tools some experience Plant Identification some experience Trail Maintenance some experience Further Details AmeriCorps Eligible Eligible Driving Logistics Valid Drivers License Needed Personal Vehicle Required All stores are located 7 miles from housing Housing or Stipend Provided? Yes Indoor/Outdoor Indoor US Citizenship Required

 

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Position Summary
Company
Student Conservation Association
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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