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Forest Service Summer Internship 2025

Utah State University
$13.00 -$15.00 per Hour
United States, Utah, Price
Feb 14, 2025


Forest Service Summer Internship 2025

Requisition ID: 2025-8857
# of Openings: 3
Location: US-UT-Price
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: College of Agriculture & Applied Sc
Department: Technology Design & Technical Educ
Advertised Salary: $13.00 -$15.00 per Hour

Overview
Range Aid Job Description
Ferron Ranger District
This job would be supporting the range and ecological resource areas in the monitoring of vegetation and soils conditions on the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This job would also support in up keep of rangeland improvements on the forest as well.

Biological Aid Job Description
Ferron Ranger District
This job would be supporting the Wildlife Staff in the monitoring of Northern Goshawk, Sage Grouse and vegetation on the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This job would also support other forest disciplines with improvements on the forest as well.

Responsibilities
As a Range Aid your duties may include the following:
  • Monitoring of shrubs and herbaceous vegetation.
  • Driving 4x4 trucks and ATV's in adverse conditions.
  • Monitoring effects of livestock grazing.
  • Using GPS equipment to log weed locations.
  • Weed removal using chemical and hand tools.
  • Carrying Backpack weed sprayers (50 lbs) over rugged terrain.
  • Obtain a pesticide applicator permit.
  • Hiking long distances while carrying heavy packs.
  • Building fence, fixing water troughs and pipelines.
  • Recording data onto paper forms and hand held devices.
  • Reading maps and orienteering to find remote job sites.
  • Follow instructions with little or no oversight.
  • Communicate frequently with supervisors to keep them informed.
  • Keep safety in mind on all tasks.


As a Biological Aid your duties may include the following:
  • Monitoring of shrubs and herbaceous vegetation.
  • Northern Goshawk Monitoring/ Surveys
  • Sage Grouse Summer Brood Rearing Surveys
  • Boreal Toad Spring Improvement project
  • Special Needs Fishing Day
  • Using GPS equipment to find known goshawk nests locations.
  • Hiking 10-12 miles daily in steep terrain with downfall logs.
  • Hiking long distances while carrying heavy packs.
  • Building fence, fixing water troughs and pipelines.
  • Recording data onto paper forms and hand held devices.
  • Reading maps and orienteering to find remote job sites.
  • Follow instructions with little or no oversight.
  • Communicate frequently with supervisors to keep them informed.
  • Keep safety in mind on all tasks.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be enrolled at USU and be 18 years of age.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$13.00 -$15.00 per Hour

ADA
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 01/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8857/forest-service-summer-internship-2025/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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