General position summary:

The Forestry Intern will assist Foresters with a variety of forestry fieldwork in Auburn or Sonora, California. This position is for the summer months, typically on a 40-hour work week. Our forestry internships occur from May through August. Applicants must indicate their availability for work within this time range in their application. Applicants must provide their own housing within 1 hour commuting distance from the Auburn or Sonora office. Some overnight travel may occur, in which case MB&G provides for lodging and travel expenses.

The Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrates MB&G's core values

Good attitude and willingness to learn

Displays sound judgment in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making

Demonstrates initiative, drive, and leadership with a strong interest in learning and growth

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Inventory and Timber Cruising

Assisting with project planning, and administration, including:

Unit layout, flagging and painting boundaries.

Designation and flagging of riparian buffers

Timber marking (paint marking)

Post treatment plot data collection

GPS traverse of vegetation management units.

Job Skills:

Understanding plot data collection and forest measurement techniques

Working knowledge of forest management

Ability to work independently

Basic skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual

Job Conditions:

Work is performed both within the field and in our offices.

Field work to be performed in all weather conditions, steep rough terrain, and a variety of settings including open fields and forested areas.

Ability to work independently occasionally and do self-supervised work as necessary

Computer use, physical ability to operate a telephone, and sit for extended periods of time, may lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

Enrolled in a Forestry or related program at an accredited college or university.

First year must have been completed by the start of the internship.

Demonstrate strong academic achievement.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work in steep, rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

About Us

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. is a full-service natural resource consulting firm, with expertise in environmental services, forestry, and geographic information systems (GIS). A set of core values guide our work, focusing our efforts on providing responsible, sustainable solutions that meet client needs.

Our areas of expertise include forestry, wildlife, fisheries, wetlands, water quality, and GIS. Our work is characterized by the highest level of client service, the application of the best science and technology, quality processes and results, integrity, and our respect for the natural environment. We provide natural resource consulting services to both industry and government and have done so since 1921.

Join Us/Apply Now

Click here https://www.masonbruce.com/careers/ to apply and send us your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact +1-503-224-3445 for assistance.

MB&G is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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