U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Internship Positions announced
Jan. 24, 2012
As part of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Midwest Region
diversity hiring initiative, we are focusing our recruitment efforts on
Native American students for the following student employment
opportunities. The selectees for these positions will be placed in
student trainee appointments under the Student Career Employment Program
(SCEP), which allows for conversion to a regular Federal appointment
(permanent or term) upon graduation and successful
completion of the SCEP appointment training and work requirements.
Any student is welcome to apply regardless of their
race or national origin.
The deadline for receipt of resumes and copies of college transcripts from interested students is
Monday, February 6th.
The following opportunities are available:
Student Trainee (Finance), GS-0599-03/04/05, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota
Duties will include developing reports on financial management
performance, implementing internal control processes, conducting process
analysis studies, and providing financial data throughout the Region’s
eight states.
Student Trainee (Procurement), GS-1199-03/04/05, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota
Duties will include developing reports on procurement performance, data
entry, implementing internal control processes, conducting process
analysis studies, and providing procurement data throughout the Region’s
eight states.
Student Trainee (Fish and Wildlife), GS-0499-03/04/05/07, Ecological
Services Field Offices in: Bloomington, Indiana; Bloomington,
Minnesota; Barrington, Illinois; Columbia, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio;
East Lansing, Michigan; Green Bay, Michigan; and
Moline, Illinois
The duties of the positions may vary by office but could include the
following: working with the Endangered Species Program which includes
assisting in the review of projects for their impacts to
federally-listed species, assisting with assessment of the status
of a species that may need protection under the Endangered Species Act,
or assisting with activities to help a listed species recover; working
with Conservation Planning Assistance which includes assisting in the
review of projects (e.g., highways, mining,
energy) for their impacts to fish and wildlife resources; and working
with the Environmental Contaminants Program which includes assisting
with evaluations of the impacts of environmental contaminants and
pollutants on fish and wildlife resources. Students
who have a strong background in geographic information systems would be
an asset in any of those programs.
Student Trainee (Public Affairs), GS-1099-05/07, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota
The major duties of this position include the following: assisting with
Tribal consultation activities, including staff training and reporting
associated with the Department of Interior’s new Tribal Consultation
Policy; assisting with implementation of the
Midwest Region’s Native American Youth conservation Initiative;
assisting with administration and outreach related to the Service’s
Tribal Wildlife Grant Program; and assisting with other
intergovernmental affairs activities as needed.
Student Trainee (Public Affairs), GS-1099-05/07, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota
The major duties of this position include the following: assisting with
outreach activities for all Service Program areas including: the
National Wildlife Refuge System, Law Enforcement, Fisheries, Migratory
Birds and State Programs, and Ecological Services.
In this position you would be responsible for expanding and enhancing
communications about the Service’s conservation priorities, activities,
and accomplishments in the Midwest Region.
Student Trainee (Administrative), GS-0399-04, Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices in Alpena, Michigan
The selectee will perform the full range of administrative support
duties and will resolve issues associated with the administrative work
of the office. Typical, but not all inclusive, duties include budget and
finance tracking, procurement, human resources
support and providing general office assistance.
Student Trainee (Biology), GS-0499-03/04/05, Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge in Erskine, Minnesota
The major duties of this position would include the following:
completing vegetation transects relevant to monitoring prairie
management activities; mapping invasive species on tall grass prairie
restoration sites; assisting with completing prescribed burning;
and assisting with wildlife habitat projects. Other duties would
include helping to disseminate biological information to school groups,
partners, and to the general public and assisting with a variety of
maintenance projects on the Refuge.
Student Trainee (Wildlife Refuge Management), GS-0499- 03/04/05, Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge in McGregor, Minnesota
The selectee will assist with management and oversight of the station’s
various programs and will develop an understanding of the mission of the
Fish and Wildlife Service. The selectee will directly participate in a
variety of management related tasks focusing
on refuge related goals and objectives. The student will interact
frequently with the public regarding a variety of refuge related
activities pertaining to public use activities such as hunting, fishing,
and wildlife observation and may give presentations
on related topics. The ability to verbally communicate to groups of
varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to success in
this position.
Student Trainee (Maintenance), GS-4749-05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota
The selectee will assist in the implementation of the station’s
maintenance program. Typical duties of the position, though not all
inclusive, are: repairing and operating various pieces of equipment such
as 4-wheel drive vehicles and tractors with implements
and mowers; completing routine repairs to buildings and related
facilities; and troubleshooting maintenance problems or issues with the
assistance of more senior employees.
Student Trainee (Park Ranger), GS-0003/04/05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota
The selectee will assist with the implementation of the station’s
visitor services program to include delivering environmental education
and interpretation programs to students and the general public. He/she
will interact with the public regarding a variety
of refuge related activities pertaining to public use such as hunting,
fishing, and wildlife observation. The ability to orally communicate to
groups of varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to
success in this position.
Student Trainee (Wildlife Refuge Management), GS-0499- 03/04/05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota
The selectee will assist with management and oversight of the station’s
various programs and will develop an understanding of the mission of the
Fish and Wildlife Service. The selectee will directly participate in a
variety of management related tasks focusing
on refuge related goals and objectives. The student will interact
frequently with the public regarding a variety of refuge related
activities pertaining to public use activities such as hunting, fishing,
and wildlife observation and may give presentations
on related topics. The ability to verbally communicate to groups of
varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to the success in
this position.
Please note the following requirements for these opportunities. To be eligible
students must be:
- A U.S. Citizen or National
- At least 16 years old
- Currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university in a program of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a field related to the duties of the position (college study at an accredited 2-year college will be accepted if the credits can be transferred to an accredited 4-year educational institution, in which the student is enrolled for the subsequent school year).
- In good academic standing
- Able to complete at least 640 hours of work in the SCEP appointment before completing degree requirements
- Have completed 1 or more academic years of post-high school study at an accredited educational institution in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of the position
Please see the attached recruitment bulletins for more information on these opportunities, including the job summary, work schedule, benefits, and how to apply.
Applications received by Monday, February 6, 2012 will receive first consideration. Please send your application via email, fax, or surface mail to:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Attn: Kathy Besser, Diversity and Civil Rights
5600 American Boulevard West, Suite 990
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
EMAIL: Kathy_Besser@fws.gov FAX: 612-713-5295
Have Questions? Please contact Kathy Besser at: 612-713-5277 or kathy_besser@fws.gov .
