Trails/Wilderness Intern
Agency: US Forest Service (Shawnee National Forest)
Location: Harrisburg, IL
Closing Date: July 13, 2020
Term/Grade: Internship, (6 months starting Sept. 2020)
Position Summary:
The Corps Network (TCN) is looking for a Resource Assistant to provide trail and wilderness program support at a national forest. This internship position will do inventory, surveys, and a variety of administrative duties.
Major Duties:
Assists in planning and administration of projects for non-motorized and motorized trail maintenance, wilderness inventory and monitoring, and wilderness education. Assists with the administration of wilderness recreation resources in accordance with the Wilderness Act, National Policy, and the Forest Land Management Plan. Helps to maintain trail inventory and trail condition surveys and keeps work accomplishment reports up-to-date. Executes trail surveys and designs for trail maintenance, reconstruction, or construction. Provides wilderness education programs. Coordinates with other members of the Districts’ workforces as needed to achieve individual District program of work.
See full announcement and apply here.
