What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement- Natural Resources Management position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
The natural resources management intern will assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Colorado Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office-Military Lands Conservation Program) in natural resources management on military lands in Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. The intern's home duty station will be the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO but will require frequent travel to other military bases in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Aurora, etc. This intern will work directly under the USFWS fish and wildlife biologist at USAFA but will be supervised by the program project leader. This position is funded under the Sikes Act and through an agreement between the USFWS, US Air Force, US Space Force, and the US Army.
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
May 4, 2026 - November 28, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to all field work activities under the direction of the on-site fish and wildlife biologist:
o Burrowing owl occupation and clearance surveys
o Eastern Black Rail call-response surveys
o Golden Eagle nest monitoring
o Prairie dog colony mapping
o Native fish inventories
o Breeding Bird surveys
o Moving and setting traps for prairie dogs on various project sites
o Avian nest box monitoring and maintenance
o Vegetation identification/sampling
o GPS surveys
o Obtaining biological samples
o Maintain wildlife cameras and acoustic monitoring equipment
o Invasives species control and monitoring
o Forestry management
o Black-footed ferret monitoring
o Data management
o Other duties as assigned
Marginal Duties
Weekly travel to other military installations to perform the above-mentioned fieldwork activities.
Required Qualifications
- 4-year degree in an environmental science or natural resources-related field of study.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate a passion for wildlife conservation and a love of working outdoors.
- An eye for detail, as accurate and precise data collection and entry is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, experience working with other field staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with local plant and animal species. Familiarity with local geography.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing is provided.
Compensation
$750/week living allowance
$3,000 duty-related reimbursements for required travel
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
OHV Driving Training
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
Salary : $750