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.
