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Land Conservation & Planning Intern

Pepin County Land Conservation & Planning Department

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Location: Durand, WI
Type: Internship
Posted: 02/15/2018
Deadline to Apply: 03/09/2018
Payrate: $12.50/hr
More Information: Pepin County Website

Responsibilities:

  • Land Conservation projects may include the following: stream monitoring, invasive species, conservation maintenance checks, assessment of cover crop test plots, soil transect survey, conservation field day preparation, promotion of conservation
  • Field inspection and verification of GPS/County Public Land Survey Section Corners; maintain county section corners reference
  • Assisting with the development of GIS databases to support the needs of the Highway Department
  • Data entry and management
  • Assorted GIS mapping projects
  • Other tasks as needed by office; the intern’s position is primarily funded by a land records grant; a more comprehensive list of potential projects can be found in the Pepin County Land Information

Qualifications:

  • Preference for current and/or continuing student at university/college program related to Natural Resource Management, Geography, or
  • Interpersonal/Public Relations Skills – Student may have significant public contact representing the county while working on designated
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Projects will require the following:
    • Working knowledge of ArcGIS Applications
    • Ability to utilize the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
    • Basic understanding of state, county and town government
    • Fundamental computer skills – primarily Microsoft Office programs
    • Must be responsible, self-motivated, and resourceful
    • Means of transportation and proof of auto insurance

How to Apply:

Submit completed Pepin County application, resume and a cover letter by March 9, 2018 to the address below. The cover letter should include an explanation of three (3) skills you possess that would help you to complete the tasks assigned or would be beneficial to the development to your future career goals. Application is available at: www.co.pepin.wi.us.

If there are questions, please contact:

Pepin County Government Center, Attn: Micci Weiss
7th Ave West P.O. Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
Phone: (715) 672-8704 740
Email: mweiss@co.pepin.wi.us