Wednesday, February 1, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Student Opportunities


The deadline for receipt of resumes and copies of college transcripts from interested students is Monday, February 6th.

The following opportunities are available:

Student Trainee (Finance), GS-0599-03/04/05, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota

Duties will include developing reports on financial management performance, implementing internal control processes, conducting process analysis studies, and providing financial data throughout the Region’s eight states.  


Student Trainee (Procurement), GS-1199-03/04/05, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota

Duties will include developing reports on procurement performance, data entry, implementing internal control processes, conducting process analysis studies, and providing procurement data throughout the Region’s eight states.  


Student Trainee (Fish and Wildlife), GS-0499-03/04/05/07, Ecological Services Field Offices in: Bloomington, Indiana; Bloomington, Minnesota; Barrington, Illinois; Columbia, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; East Lansing, Michigan; Green Bay, Michigan; and Moline, Illinois

The duties of the positions may vary by office but could include the following: working with the Endangered Species Program which includes assisting in the review of projects for their impacts to federally-listed species, assisting with assessment of the status of a species that may need protection under the Endangered Species Act, or assisting with activities to help a listed species recover; working with Conservation Planning Assistance which includes assisting in the review of projects (e.g., highways, mining, energy) for their impacts to fish and wildlife resources; and working with the Environmental Contaminants Program which includes assisting with evaluations of the impacts of environmental contaminants and pollutants on fish and wildlife resources. Students who have a strong background in geographic information systems would be an asset in any of those programs.


Student Trainee (Public Affairs), GS-1099-05/07, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota

The major duties of this position include the following: assisting with Tribal consultation activities, including staff training and reporting associated with the Department of Interior’s new Tribal Consultation Policy; assisting with implementation of the Midwest Region’s Native American Youth conservation Initiative; assisting with administration and outreach related to the Service’s Tribal Wildlife Grant Program; and assisting with other intergovernmental affairs activities as needed.


Student Trainee (Public Affairs), GS-1099-05/07, Midwest Regional Office in Bloomington, Minnesota

The major duties of this position include the following: assisting with outreach activities for all Service Program areas including:  the National Wildlife Refuge System, Law Enforcement, Fisheries, Migratory Birds and State Programs, and Ecological Services.  In this position you would be responsible for expanding and enhancing communications about the Service’s conservation priorities, activities, and accomplishments in the Midwest Region.


Student Trainee (Administrative), GS-0399-04, Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices in Alpena, Michigan

The selectee will perform the full range of administrative support duties and will resolve issues associated with the administrative work of the office.  Typical, but not all inclusive, duties include budget and finance tracking, procurement, human resources support and providing general office assistance.


Student Trainee (Biology), GS-0499-03/04/05, Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge in Erskine, Minnesota

The major duties of this position would include the following: completing vegetation transects relevant to monitoring prairie management activities; mapping invasive species on tall grass prairie restoration sites; assisting with completing prescribed burning; and assisting with wildlife habitat projects.  Other duties would include helping to disseminate biological information to school groups, partners, and to the general public and assisting with a variety of maintenance projects on the Refuge.


Student Trainee (Wildlife Refuge Management), GS-0499- 03/04/05, Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge in McGregor, Minnesota

The selectee will assist with management and oversight of the station’s various programs and will develop an understanding of the mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service.  The selectee will directly participate in a variety of management related tasks focusing on refuge related goals and objectives.  The student will interact frequently with the public regarding a variety of refuge related activities pertaining to public use activities such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation and may give presentations on related topics.  The ability to verbally communicate to groups of varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to success in this position.


Student Trainee (Maintenance), GS-4749-05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota

The selectee will assist in the implementation of the station’s maintenance program.  Typical duties of the position, though not all inclusive, are: repairing and operating various pieces of equipment such as 4-wheel drive vehicles and tractors with implements and mowers; completing routine repairs to buildings and related facilities; and troubleshooting maintenance problems or issues with the assistance of more senior employees.  


Student Trainee (Park Ranger), GS-0003/04/05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota

The selectee will assist with the implementation of the station’s visitor services program to include delivering environmental education and interpretation programs to students and the general public.  He/she will interact with the public regarding a variety of refuge related activities pertaining to public use such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation.  The ability to orally communicate to groups of varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to success in this position.


Student Trainee (Wildlife Refuge Management), GS-0499- 03/04/05, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota

The selectee will assist with management and oversight of the station’s various programs and will develop an understanding of the mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service.  The selectee will directly participate in a variety of management related tasks focusing on refuge related goals and objectives.  The student will interact frequently with the public regarding a variety of refuge related activities pertaining to public use activities such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation and may give presentations on related topics.  The ability to verbally communicate to groups of varying size and to communicate in writing is critical to the success in this position.


Please note the following requirements for these opportunities. To be eligible students must be:
  •         A  U.S. Citizen or National
  •         At least 16 years old
  •         Currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university in a program of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a field related to the                 duties of the position (college study at an accredited 2-year college will be accepted if the credits can be transferred to an accredited 4-year educational institution,                 in which the student is enrolled for the subsequent school year).  
  •         In good academic standing
  •         Able to complete at least 640 hours of work in the SCEP appointment before completing degree requirements
  •         Have completed 1 or more academic years of post-high school study at an accredited educational institution in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of                 the position

Please see the attached recruitment bulletins for more information on these opportunities, including the job summary, work schedule, benefits, and how to apply.

Applications received by Monday, February 6, 2012 will receive first consideration. Please send your application via email, fax, or surface mail to:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Attn:  Kathy Besser, Diversity and Civil Rights
5600 American Boulevard West, Suite 990
Bloomington, Minnesota  55437

EMAIL:  Kathy_Besser@fws.gov     FAX:  612-713-5295

Have Questions?  Please contact Kathy Besser at: 612-713-5277 or kathy_besser@fws.gov . You may also contact me at: 612-713-5108 or tim_patronski@fws.gov. 

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