Paid Trainee/Intern: Pathways Student Intern (CA)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring an intern to work in the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office on two projects: 1) assist the VFWO Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program to implement seabird restoration projects that compensate for environmental injuries caused by the Refugio Beach Oil Spill (RBOS) and 2) create a more efficient process to complete informal consultations for beneficial projects. Deadline to apply: March 13, 2024.
Agency/Organization: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Ventura Field Office
Location: Ventura, California
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Job Description: The selected intern will be placed at the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office. Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office is a large USFWS office within the Ecological Services program. The Pathways Student Trainee will complete two major projects. The first project will be to assist the VFWO Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program to implement seabird restoration projects that compensate for environmental injuries caused by the Refugio Beach Oil Spill (RBOS) and help the natural resource trustees select restoration projects that benefit seabirds along the California coast. The project’s goal is to develop selection criteria for restoration projects based on RBOS documents and relevant literature.
The second project’s goals are to create a more efficient process to complete informal consultations for beneficial projects and develop a streamlined approach to informal consultation with the Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Students who successfully complete program requirements may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position in the civil service.
Qualifications: The Pathways Internship Program welcomes all backgrounds including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other underrepresented populations to gain valuable experience.
Qualifications:
- Have completed 2 years of post-high school education
- Located near duty station
- Are able to complete at least 640 hours of work before graduation
Wage: GS-4
To apply: The internship is posted on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/780162900#
The application is anticipated to open on March 7th, 2024 and the deadline will be 11:59 pm (ET), Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare their USAJobs profile and build or upload a resume early and begin the application process early during the open period to ensure there is time to address any questions or technical issues.
Resumes are required to include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name, and telephone number/email.
Most recent unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to USAJobs.
For more information for the upcoming pathways positions please visit this link: https://www.fws.gov/story/2024-02/pathways-student-internships
The anticipated start date is the end of July; however, this is not set in stone due to the Federal hiring process.
Application Deadline: March 13, 2024
Start Date: End of July 2024
Contact: Kirby Bartlett (kirby_bartlett@fws.gov)
