Forestry Intern
State of Tennessee - Internship Information
Opening Date/Time
Wed 03/11/2020 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
Tue 04/14/2020 11:59PM Central Time
Job Type
Part-Time
City, State Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Department
Agriculture
State of TN
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
East TN District
EAST TENNESSEE STATE FORESTRY INTERNSHIP
Salary $11.54
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry is seeking a paid intern to assist with Forestry Practices across on various state forests in the East Tennessee Forestry District during the Summer 2020 season (June 1 - July 31, 2020). This position will require the selected candidate to assist the East Tennessee District Forestry office with state forest management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in Forestry Management Practices at East TN State Forests:
- Assist with intermediate treatments
- Assist with compartment planning and date collection
- Assist with timber sale administration
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- This is a paid internship
- THIS IS A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING INTERNSHIP
- Some travel required; no formal lodging provided (contact East TN District Forestry Office for more information)
- For more information about the Division of Forestry and State Forest, please visit https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests.html
- Working Conditions: Mostly Field Work with some office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High School Diploma
- Be in Pursuit of a Forestry or other applicable degree
Essential Knowledge and Required Skills:
- Basic Knowledge of forest management such as dendrology, mensuration and silviculture
INTERNSHIP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current resume
- School transcripts
- Letter of interest
- Two (2) letters of recommendation -- it is encouraged to find individuals who can illustrate your qualifications, character, and commitment to public service.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.