Natural Resources Intern

Natural Resources Intern

(Prado/Corona and Anaheim)

(Up to 25 hours per week)

The Natural Resources Intern will assist Natural Resources staff in monitoring wetland regulation compliance on all District facilities at Prado (Corona) and Field Headquarters (Anaheim). The Intern will also assist with native plant specimen collection and preparation; assist with weeding, irrigation, planting for establishment of native habitat; assist with monitoring nesting bird populations including endangered species; accompany biologists and assist with various field surveys including bird nest box installation and monitoring; capture and remove non-native aquatic and terrestrial species; help maintain artificial streams and native fishes therein; and perform similar duties, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Interns must be currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in good standing; successfully completed or be enrolled in at least one course in life sciences; be able to identify wildlife and plants following on-the-job instruction; have knowledge of and some experience in outdoor lore; have an interest in the environment and the animals that live therein; possess the ability to continue an assignment once demonstrated and explained with minimal supervision; and have past experience viewing, identifying, observing and enjoying wildlife.

 

The Intern must be able to work out-of-doors, sometimes under extreme environmental conditions including intense sunlight and wind; and be able to engage in taxing physical activities such as hiking long distances over very uneven terrain, pulling in heavily loaded nets and traps.

 

License: A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance are required.

 

#1 - Interns must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited bachelor or graduate program related to this field.

#2 - Interns must have at least one year or more remaining in school.

(You will not be considered if you do not meet the criteria for both #1 & #2 above.)

 

Internships intend to provide meaningful training and work experience for students pursuing academic studies related to the District’s mission and goals. Interns must submit proof of full-time enrollment, class schedules, and grades each semester/quarter. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns are “at-will” and can be terminated at the discretion of the Department Manager with or without cause and with or without prior notice. This is not a seasonal internship. Interns work year-round.

 

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter with your expected graduation date, your hours available to work (Mon-Fri), and an explanation how your schooling relates to this internship.
• Class Schedule/Unofficial Transcript showing your current enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program for Fall 2025. The document must list your name and school name, current GPA, units, and your current or upcoming class schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

 

Physical: Positions in this class typically requires Ability to hike in uneven terrain for long distances. Incumbent’s duties require sufficient physical ability to work in the field under sometimes extreme wind, heat, cold, or rain; travel over uneven terrain carrying heavy loads; also, in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light amounts of weight; verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information:

Schedule: Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  This is a part-time internship not to exceed 25 working hours a week.

Hourly Rate: Undergraduate: $17 per hour & Graduate: $20 per hour

 

You must submit an OCWD online employment application to be considered. Please visit www.ocwd.com to complete an application. Candidates given an offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination and background check. A valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number apply. EOE