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$15.00 – $15.00 Hourly
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CLOSING DATE: 02/27/17 05:00 PM
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Wildfire Mitigation Intern sought for work with the City of Boise Wildfire Mitigation Team (Fire, Parks, Planning & Public Works). The internship will run June 1st – August 31st, 2017. There is the possibility of a May 1st start date if the student is available, or conversely the internship may run over one month until September 30th if the student is available.
Please submit a cover letter, brief writing sample, and resume with three (3) references.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The intern will be assigned to work directly with the City of Boise Wildfire Mitigation Team (WMT) and will engage in office work and field work activities. A workspace with computer access and email will be provided.
Duties may include assisting with the completion of the City of Boise Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Plan, oversight for multiple wildfire mitigation projects, project synopsis writing, reviewing bids, information gathering and research, volunteer coordination, working with neighborhood associations and homeowners’ associations, reseeding of native grasses and forbs, presenting project information to partner organizations/agencies, installing interpretive signs, creating GIS shapefiles,
REQUIREMENTS:
Current Graduate Student (degree-seeking) or recent graduate with a Master’s Degree, with excellent oral and written communication skills, and GIS skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Students in degree programs related to geosciences, land use planning, fire and/or public policy preferred.
The intern will be required to prioritize workloads and schedule the necessary time needed to complete each item by the identified deadline. The intern will be expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. The internship schedule is flexible and could include a 5 day workweek with 8 hour workdays, or a 4 day workweek with 10 hour workdays.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Special Requirements
All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal history checks.
Applicants must be able to pass, or have:
Driving Record Check
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs. Also the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, touch and feel. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter.