Mussel Research Intern
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Center for Aquatic Mollusk Programs
Salary: $15.00/hourly
Position Duration: 5/22/18 - 5/21/19
Due 1/31/18
Job Summary
This posting will be used to fill up to 5 interns
This position is a set duration (05/22/18-05/21/19), however, it is anticipated that some of the interns will continue their schooling and will end employment by 09/01/18.
This position exists to assist in implementing mussel surveys and monitoring in selected streams, rivers and lakes in Minnesota, to provide dive safety support, assist with laboratory propagation and life history studies, and to assist with data entry resulting from mussel data collection and research as part of the statewide mussel survey, monitoring, and restoration program.
The internship will require overnight travel. When traveling, lodging and transpiration are provided and the cost of meals will be reimbursed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for an Internship, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a student at an accredited educational institution.
- Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an Internship.
- Majoring in one of the following: Biology, Natural Resources, Fisheries and Wildlife, Recreation Resource Management, Ecology, or Environmental Science. If you are unsure if your major qualifies please contact us.
- SCUBA Certification.
- Ability to perform work using a microscope for extended hours.
- Ability and willingness to work in unfavorable conditions (cold, wet, mud, bugs, etc.).
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
- Ability to travel for a week on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal communications.
- Excellent record keeping and organization skills.
- Ability to work with a small group of people over extended hours.
- Experience diving in cold water with low visibility.
- Experience trailing, backing, and operating boats.
- Experience identifying native freshwater mussels.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting articles such as 50 pound bags of feed maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is policy of the Department of the Natural Resources that those offered employment submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
- Criminal history check
- Driver's license history
- Reference checks
How to Apply
Folllow this link: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001 In the Keywords box type in 18794 and search. Click on job link. Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page to submit an application that clearly describes how you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If you are unable to apply online please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
Within your application, submit two attachments. In the first attachment, include a copy of your resume. In the second attachment, include a single file that contains a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and a copy of your academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). These two attachments must be in either .doc or .pdf format.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers