Foresty Intern
Description: MVEC is seeking a Forestry Intern to assist in identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. The successful candidate will be enrolled full-time in a university or college studying Forestry, Environmental or Natural Resources and will be in their junior or senior year of schooling.
Job responsibilities:
- Identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
- Submit inspection results to Operations Manager with recommendations.
- Work with Operations Manager on implementation of the 5-year ROW clearing plan.
- Extensive drive time through the service territory, inspecting vegetation management work.
- Additional tasks such as safety audits, unit reporting accuracy, and accounting accuracy may be assigned.
- Assistance may be required during major storm events.
Intern skills:
- Strong academic performance in your university or college Arboriculture, Forestry, Ornamental/Environmental Horticulture, Natural Resources, or other related field courses.
- Ability to take direction and initiative, work independently, and multi-task.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to data requirements and technical detail.
- Eager to learn and grow your professional skills in a casual work setting.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Start/End dates: Mid May – Mid August
Reports to: Operations Manager
Compensation: Paid internship
MVEC interns will collaborate on a shared team project. 10% of your time will be dedicated to this task. 90% of your time will be dedicated to specific job functions as outlined above
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