Environmental Specialist Job at Northern Kentucky University, Cold Spring, KY

  • Northern Kentucky University
  • Cold Spring, KY

Job Description

Position Title Environmental Specialist Position Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) About the Role Interns work side-by-side with CER professional staff to complete environmental restoration projects within protected natural areas in northern Kentucky. Internships last for three months with the possibility of extensions up to one year. Opportunities available year-round. Internships may be part time or full time, have whole-day workdays, and are one to five days per week. Training is provided and no prior environmental restoration experience is required. Requirements ability to lift 50lbs ability to work outside in all weather conditions, for long hours reliable transportation willingness to work with herbicides comfort encountering poison ivy, ticks, and other natural hazards This internship is for new environmental professionals, entail soffice and fieldwork, and promotes leadership, management, and technical skill development. Field activities may include leading small invasive plant removal crews (which includes herbicide record-keeping), stream and macroinvertebrate assessments, conservation easement inspections, sediment and erosion control, and other conservation tasks. Many interns may learn to operate compact construction equipment such as Bobcat track loaders and excavators. Office activities include preparing plans and/or monitoring reports for restoration projects under the direction of CER staff, and co-presenting them to regulatory agency personnel for review and approval. Interns should be confident working with ArcPro and ArcOnline, have good organizational and technical writing skills, and be able to work well independently. Posted Salary Work Environment & Physical Demands ability to lift 50lbs ability to work outside in all weather conditions, for long hours reliable transportation willingness to work with herbicides comfort encountering poison ivy, ticks, and other natural hazards #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Fixed term contract, Internship, Work at office, 1 day per week

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