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Accountability:

Reports to Mike Demchik, Professor of Forestry

Scope of Responsibilities:

The CNR manages a collection of properties, several of which are in Portage County.  Work on these sites includes resource inventory, invasive species control, supplemental planting, and monitoring.  This position would also assist an existing intern working on similar sites.

Specific Duties

Implementation and Monitoring Duties

• Resource inventory and data processing
• Brushsaw
• Invasive plant treatment
• GIS mapping
• Assist other interns with their work

Administrative Duties

• Attends student worker meetings (these are weekly to monthly, depending on timing)
• Completes and submits all personnel information as required by deadlines, including timecards and schedule changes
• Attain and maintain all required certifications
• Comply with all safe workplace activities without fail

Skills and Requirements

Student will be required to attain or hold the following certifications:

• Chainsaw certification
• WDATCP Pesticide certification (either category 2.0 or 6.0)
• Able to work on uneven ground in normal forestry field conditions
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds in a safe manner

Compensation

$18 per hour

Outcomes

Within this position, the intern will:

• Develop field skills in restoration ecology
• Develop site planning skills
• Develop time management and organizational skills to complete projects by established deadlines within a professional setting

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Special Notes:

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.