Environmental Internship (Reclamation/Vegetation)

Environmental Intern (Reclamation/Vegetation)

Apex will hire one or two summer environmental interns to join our team of scientists working on various biological field projects related to reclamation efforts in the Rocky Mountain Region. This position will be an opportunity for you to learn new skills, travel, and gain valuable natural resource experiences. Our interns work with professional biologists to learn the skills necessary to work in environmental consulting.

* Expected Interview Dates: Early April

* Expected Hiring Dates: May 1st.

* Hourly Rate: $18-$20/hr., depending on experience.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Intern:

* Conduct reclamation and revegetation monitoring surveys throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

* Learn to gather, analyze, and conduct basic scientific data interpretation.

* Accurately complete field data entry forms using electronic data collection devices such as tablets and Global Positioning System (GPS) units.

* Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) necessary to conduct compliance monitoring tasks safely.

* Be willing and able to follow all health and safety procedures and make safe field-based judgments. Health and safety training will be a vital part of your training, and you will not work in the field until you complete all training.

* Comfortable working in remote and sometimes isolated conditions during the day.

* Be willing to learn new skills, be mentored by professionals, and work as a team.

* Have fun!

Why you'll love working for us:

* It is educational; you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, learn new skills through training, and gain valuable experience.

* A chance to spend the summer traveling across the Rocky Mountain Region with a wonderful team of biologists.

* A chance to work with a company of +1,700 employees nationally with 60+ locations across the US.

What we're looking for:

* College-level coursework or field experience related to biological, environmental, botany, or earth sciences.

* An aptitude to identify typical Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado weeds, grasses, forbs, and shrubs.

* Some experience with vegetation monitoring techniques such as quadrat sampling. We will provide training.

* Proficiency in navigating and interpreting ArcGIS FieldMaps and Google Earth.

* Ability to work independently and self-initiate in demanding work conditions.

* Strong communication skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.

* Experience with recording scientific data.

* Willingness for week-long overnight travel, including weekends, with all expenses paid and a per diem.

* Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

* Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug screens.

Interested? Apply today with your resume and cover letter. Within the cover letter, please include relatable professional or educational experience with Rocky Mountain plant ID, vegetation monitoring/surveys, sampling methodology, noxious weed management, data collection, or remote work/navigation. We will provide training but would like to hear about your current knowledge.