USDA internship and scholarship opportunities – virtual recruitment and outreach

You must REGISTER to participate. Please choose a date (Feb 27, or 28 or 29) and sign up. See attachment and details below:

FLYER (PDF)

Topics covered will be:
• An overview of the USDA Student Employment Program
• Student employment opportunities available for the summer of 2012
• Basic qualifications
• How to apply

Who should attend?
• Students currently enrolled in a college program (undergraduate or graduate)
• Agricultural, Environment, Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Technology majors
• Students must be U.S. residents or U.S. citizens
• Open to all majors
• Faculty and Career Services Staff

Requirements to participate in the webinar:
• Access to internet
• Have access to a computer with speakers

To register:
• Register to be able to log-in to the webinar. (if you are signing as a group only one registration is necessary. Just provide an estimate number of students who are in your group.)
• Send an email to Wenndy Carrasco, USDA Student Employment Program Manager, wenndy.carrasco@dm.usda.gov.
• Be sure to indicate in the email message the date you would like to register for (Feb. 27, 28 and 29)
• On the subject type: “RSVP for USDA Internship Webinar”
• Once we receive your confirmation, we will added to our database, and then we will send an email confirmation with details to log in.

To Log in:
• Check time zone before long-in into the webinar.
• 3-4:30PM (EST),
• 2-3:30PM (CST),
• 1-2:30PM (MST),
• 12 -1:30PM (PST),
• 10-11:30 AM (AKST) &
• 9-10:30 AM (HST).

• Click: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/hsigrantees/

• Take photos while participating in the webinar with a brief description of what you learn through the webinar – photos and brief descriptions will be posted on MYUSDA Newsletter. A copy will be provided to your campus for distribution.

Sincerely,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wenndy Carrasco, M.P.A. | Departmental Student Employment Program Manager | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Administration – Office of Human Resources Management |1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 17-W Whiten Building | Washington, DC 20250 | 202-260-8335 (O) | 202-690-0960 (F) | wenndy.carrasco@dm.usda.gov

Umstead St. Pk: Invasive Plant Control Internship

Invasive Plant Control Internship
William B. Umstead State Park
Posted: Feb 06, 2012
DIVISION N/A POSITION TYPE Internship

Employer Profile
DESCRIPTION
Invasive Plant Control Internship
William B. Umstead State Park

Job Description

Invasive plants have been a prevalent problem among the 6,000 acres of
William B. Umstead State Park. With more than 20 known species in the
park and hundreds of acres that have been impacted, we will offer a
challenging opportunity for an intern to work on the control of
invasive plants. The position combines office work with field work and
allows for independent work as well as a flexible schedule. We are
looking for a student who has completed coursework in natural sciences
and GIS. Communication and research skills are also essential to this
internship.

Responsibilities include:
 Identifying and developing prioritization of invasive plants.
Surveying these sites and utilizing GPS and GIS to record these sites.
 Research the biology of plants and appropriate control methods.
 Developing and modifying management plans for sites containing
invasive plants.
 Working to complete previously developed management plans to include
control and prevention of invasive plants. Utilizing mechanical and
chemical control methods.
 Developing educational materials on invasive plants.
 Coordinating with volunteer groups to work on projects within the park.
 Work to restore native ecosystems to include planting trees and grasses.
 Utilize GIS to manage sites and document completed control measures.
 Assist where needed with other ongoing resource management projects
within the park.

2 positions available
Pay: 7.25 / hour
Applications accepted February 3 – 15, 2012

Duration:
20 hours / week
March 1 – June 30, 2011

LOCATION
City
Raleigh
State/Province
North Carolina
Country
United States
DESIRED MAJOR(S)
Natural Resources/Natural Resources
JOB FUNCTION
Environmental/Conservation, Extension/Education
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Jason M Brown
State Park Ranger
8801 Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, North Carolina 27617

Email: Jason.M.Brown at ncdenr.gov

Burke Co: Mapping Technician

Position: Mapping Technician
Posting Date: 1/26/2012
Department: Tax Department
Salary Range: $25,595.64 – $39,673.68
Pay Grade: 15
Closing Date: 2-6-2012

See http://ncsugisij.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/mapping-technician-1-26-2012.pdf

mobile consulting assistance

This was sent to me to post… -Jeff

My name is Tyler. I am local to Raleigh and studied at NCSU in the past.
I am interested finding a teacher or top of the class student to consult me on some GIS mapping that I am doing for work projects (As soon as possible).
I have been using both Delorme Xmap and ArcGIS for these projects and I am looking to consult with someone who could help answer some simple questions and streamline my mapping process. For this project I will be primarily using ArcGIS. These particular maps involve land ownership and land use. I may be interested in working with someone who could develop applications that are compatible with mobile (tablet) pc’s so that I can make map, database, and document updates from the mobile (tablet) pc, while working in the field. I could pay someone for consulting if needed. My questions may keep someone busy for 3 hours.

Tyler Nethers
Phone: 765 721 0106
Email: netherspt at gmail.com

Temp position with NC DHHS

Get Alarmed, North Carolina! Residential Fire Safety Program
Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) seeks a temporary employee (24 hours per week) to perform an evaluation of the Get Alarmed, North Carolina Residential Fire Safety Program. Get Alarmed, North Carolina! will be conducting a formal evaluation on the Get Alarmed, North Carolina! program for the 2001-2011 time period. Fire departments and agencies currently under contract are required to report any fires and lives saved at homes that had a smoke alarm installed. Departments that are currently not under contract are not obligated to report fires, thus the program believes there are many more lives saved than we have currently reported. A part time evaluator is needed to collect and analyze data using the National Fire Incident Reporting System database, a system used by U.S. fire departments to report fires and other incidents in a uniform matter. This position will also conduct key informant interviews and use Geomapping to overlap installed alarms with lives saved. This position will prepare a final evaluation report on the effectiveness of this program. This temporary position will begin as soon as the position is filled and continue at for up to 24 weeks. The IVPB will provide a work space, computer, phone and access to a state vehicle for travel (outside of Wake County). The IVPB expects the employee to work on-site in the Raleigh office except when job duties require work elsewhere, however, alternative working arrangements can be made if necessitated by the project or mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Salary range/hours: $25 – $30/hour depending on experience

Please note: This temporary position does not include benefits or paid vacation/sick leave.

Main Activities
§ Conduct data collection, analysis and report preparation
§ Preparation of a final evaluation report outlining the efficacy of the Get Alarmed, North Carolina! program.

Qualifications

Required:
Minimum Master’s student in public health or related field and three years of evaluation experience
Quantitative research skills including:
Primary and secondary data analysis
Use of statistical software such as SAS
Use of Geomapping software ArcView

Qualitative research skills, including:
Focus group, recruitment, implementation, and data analysis
Excellent written skills
Experience conducting literature searches
Experience developing basic evaluation tools
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to project needs
Independent, self-motivated worker
Has own transportation (car) for use to carry out job tasks within Wake County.
Proficiency with MS Office particularly Excel and SAS, SPSS or comparable statistical software.

Preferred:
Ph.D graduate student strongly preferred
At least five years of prior evaluation experience
Basic understanding of public health principles

For further information, please contact:

Stephania Sidberry
Head, Applications and Program Unit
NC DHHS, Division of Public Health
Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
1915 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1915
Phone: (919) 707-5429
Fax: (919) 870-4803
stephania.sidberry@dhhs.nc.gov

State Center for Health Statistics: GIS Technician

Position: GIS Technician
Vacancy Number: 5857*
Salary: $22.00 – 27.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week
Location: Raleigh, NC
Length of Assignment: September 29, 2012

See http://ncsugisij.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/gis-technician-5857.pdf

Land Stewardship Intern: Tar River Land Conservancy

Land Stewardship Intern
Tar River Land Conservancy
Posted: Jan 12, 2012
DIVISION N/A POSITION TYPE Internship

Employer Profile
DESCRIPTION
Tar River Land Conservancy
Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina
Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) seeks applications for a 12-week internship during the summer of 2012. This internship will provide extensive exposure to and hands on experience with a regionally-based land trust. TRLC preserves the natural and cultural resources of the Upper Tar River Basin by working in partnership with private landowners, businesses, public agencies, and others to protect rural landscapes and riparian corridors. Harboring sixteen rare and endangered species, the Upper Tar is one of the most ecologically important watersheds of the eastern seaboard. Since the TRLC was founded in 2000, we have protected 16,926 acres of land.

PRIMARY DUTIES OF INTERNSHIP:
1. Conduct onsite inspections of properties, including those with conservation easements and TRLC fee owned properties.
2. Assist staff with all preparatory and follow up tasks related to easement and property inspections, including maintenance of files and photographic records, updating protected lands database, updating stewardship database and preparing property inspection reports.
3. Assist in the management and organization of TRLC land protection and stewardship files in accordance with its Records Policy.
4. Conduct basic GIS analysis and prepare maps, spreadsheets, and draft reports.
5. Collect field data on properties targeted for protection to evaluate natural, recreational and cultural resources on tracts.
6. Perform other tasks related to land stewardship and land management as required.
7. Assist with other appropriate projects as assigned.
8. Travel extensively throughout the 8-county watershed (Person, Granville, Franklin, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe Counties) to perform these duties.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Commitment to the mission of the TRLC to conserve private working landscapes and significant natural and cultural resources using conservation easements and other tools.
2. Completion of or progress towards a degree in natural resources management, forestry, agriculture, wildlife management or related discipline.
3. Excellent writing, organizational and record keeping skills.
4. Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
5. Ability to work outdoors in the summer heat and humidity and in rugged conditions using compass, maps, GPS equipment and carrying field equipment.
6. Ability to function productively as both a member of a work team and independently.
7. Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
8. Possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
The Stewardship Intern will be compensated at a rate of $10.50/hr.
Start and end dates of internship are negotiable.
The applicant should identify his/her proposed start and end dates in a cover letter. The intern is responsible for finding local housing during the internship.

LOCATION
City Louisburg
State/Province North Carolina
Country United States
DESIRED MAJOR(S)
Natural Resources/Natural Resources
JOB FUNCTION
Management, Non Profit, Project Management, Public Administration/Policy
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Amy Edge
Business Manager
123 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 1161
Louisburg, North Carolina 27549
aedge@tarriver.org

Internship at Big Yellow Mtn Preserve

Internship: Management Plan for Big Yellow Mtn Preserve
The Nature Conservancy
Posted: Jan 09, 2012
DIVISION N/A
POSITION TYPE Internship

DESCRIPTION
Internship Name: Management plan creation for TNC Big Yellow Mountain Preserve & State Park natural resource management (Shared Intern with TNC and Yellow Mtn State Natural Area)

Description and Responsibilities: The intern will create a new comprehensive management plan for a 425-acre TNC preserve that the Conservancy has owned since the 1970’s and manages jointly with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. This setting is unique because this preserve contains upwards of 80 acres of grassy bald natural community – a rare and unusual community type that is of global ecological significance—and which has been continuously managed since European settlement by livestock grazing. The intern will compile all historical documents regarding management on the preserve, assess stakeholder interests and the current condition of conservation targets, and create draft recommendations for future management. For State Parks, the intern will assist in natural resource management one day per week, with specific tasks to be determined. State Parks work site will be primarily the new Yellow Mountain State Natural Area and/or Grandfather Mountain State Park-either in the field or based at State Parks local office, with some work done in TNC’s Asheville and/or Boone offices.

Qualifications: Natural Resource Management/Conservation Biology educational and/or professional background; GIS mapping ability; familiarity with GPS units and their use in the field; and excellent organization skills. Exemplary written and verbal communication a must. Intern must have own vehicle (no travel compensation), and be willing to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Intern must have own laptop available for use, preferably with ArcGIS license (although not required)

Additional information: Compensation: This is an unpaid, full time internship. We can work with interested students and their departments to obtain course credit for this work, and to acquire outside funding.

Duration: 3 months, summer 2012
Level of education: Graduate students preferred
Housing provided: No, but good potential for low cost housing
Host office location: Asheville

LOCATION
City Asheville
State/Province North Carolina
Country United States
DESIRED MAJOR(S)
Natural Resources/Natural Resources
JOB FUNCTION
Environmental/Conservation
CONTACT INFORMATION
Maggie Porell, mporell@tnc.org

CLOSED: City of Durham: Rain Catchers Intern

Rain Catchers Intern
Public Works / Stormwater Services
Hours: Monday – Friday Hours vary between 10 – 40/week
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Last Edited Date: 12/12/2011
Closing Date: 12/30/2011
Position Vacancy Status:
Accepting Applications
Description:
This is a temporary position without benefits with hours ranging from 10 – 15 during the school year and up to 40 per week during summer break.
The rain catcher intern is a temporary, grant-funded position for a graduate student in support of the Rain Catchers project. Through Rain Catchers, the City of Durham will install 230 low impact development residential retrofits in a small sub watershed of Ellerbe Creek and measure the results. Practices will include rain gardens, cisterns, native plantings, trees, and downspout disconnections. Participating homeowners will be selected through a reverse auction style process. The intern will have an opportunity to work on most aspects of the project and will have several masters’ project options.

Work includes preparing promotional materials and mailings to recruit participants; designing a process for and conducting site assessments using GIS and field visits; creating a database to track retrofits; assisting with water quality monitoring; analyzing water quality monitoring data; inspecting retrofits and facilitating maintenance; creating an owner’s manual for each retrofit; and other duties to support the successful implementation of Rain Catchers. Field work will take place in varied weather conditions and rough terrain.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in environmental science, forestry, biology, engineering, or a related field.
Actively pursuing a graduate degree in an environmental, biology, forestry, planning, or engineering program
Ability to use ArcGIS and the Microsoft Office suite preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.
Individuals selected for conditional offers of employment must pass the City of Durham physical examination including drug and alcohol testing. A driver’s history check is conducted for applicants applying for jobs requiring a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and/or CDL. “This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace”. The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

http://ww2.durhamnc.gov/employment/cityjobs.cfm#

–
Laura Webb Smith
Public Education Coordinator
Public Works Department, Stormwater Services, City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701

P 919-560-4326, ext. 30235
F 919-560-4316

Laura.Smith@durhamnc.gov
www.durhamnc.gov/stormwater
www.facebook.com/DurhamNCStormwater

UNC Davis Library: GIS Librarian

Position: GIS Librarian
Available: January 1, 2012
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented GIS Librarian. As part of the Data Services Section of the Davis Library Research and Instructional Services Department (http://www.lib.unc.edu/reference/), this individual will work with two other Data Services Librarians assisting users with GIS projects, facilitating access to spatial and numeric data sources, assisting patrons with web mapping projects, and providing consultations and referrals to researchers with data management needs. The GIS Librarian works with staff in other library and campus units who provide web mapping and GIS services to ensure high quality research support through cooperation and complementary services. To learn more about the library’s data services, please visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/reference/data_services/.

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