The incumbent will assist with public lands planning for management of habitat and infrastructure on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). This intern will work on conservation planning on WMA Work Units to guide staff in 3-year planning blocks to improve efficiency of management actions on WMAs, similar for 3-year infrastructure plans as well. The successful intern will gain experience in annual planning for selected habitat regimes across the entire inventory of DWR public lands. The mentor and Regional L&A Managers will work closely with the intern to best ensure thoughtful, consistent planning and implementation will take place.

Builds cooperation and unity among department employees and work units by developing and demonstrating interpersonal relations and organizational support competencies: establishes effective working relationships; gives and receives constructive feedback; builds on the ideas of others; resolves conflict constructively; places the mission, programs and services of the agency as a whole before other professional priorities or interests; follows agency policies and practices; anticipates and corrects unproductive or unsafe practices; exhibits attendance and/or punctuality habits that support required performance; contributes to the success of others and the organization; treats others with courtesy and openness; shares information and resources; respects the responsibilities of others by directly involving them in matters pertinent to their official duties; values all department positions as being necessary for the accomplishment of the agency's mission; participates successfully in cooperative projects, activities, operational team meetings, or field trips with assigned divisions in order to promote DWR programs and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and be enrolled as a college undergraduate or graduate, for the fall 2025 semester;
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements (www.uscis.gov/I-9);
• Have a valid driver's license;
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 and be able to provide official college/university documentation of current GPA;
• roficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Able to work independently, while following supervisor’s instructions and guidance; and
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience volunteering and/or working for a conservation or wildlife organization;
• Working knowledge of AcrGIS Pro preferred.