Overview

• Assist park staff in performing monitoring on the Giacomini Wetlands after fall 2008 restoration
• Assist park staff in continuing restoration in the Giacomini Wetlands through invasives removal and other activities

Duties

• Assist with monitoring of resources in newly restored Giacomini Wetlands, including vegetation, water, zooplantkon, and fish. May involve use of GPS and GIS, so experience in those areas is a definite plus.
• Assist with data entry of monitoring data, validation of data, and cleaning up of existing databases.
• Help with restoration activities, including, but not limited to, invasives removal, overseeing volunteer or contract invasive removal efforts, and oversight of other restoration-related activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired

• Interest in wetlands
• Ability/desire/willingness to identify native plant species
• Ability to work long field days in difficult terrain (including vegetation with a poison oak component, potential exposure to ticks) in adverse weather conditions (windy, hot, cold)

Special Requirements of the Position

• The intern must complete and pass the “Information Technology Security Awareness Training” for access to networked government computers and buildings.
• The intern must complete the “Valid DL Self-Certification Statement” to drive government vehicles.
• The intern must provide personal field clothing, hiking boots, sunscreen, and water bottles.

Schedule and Time Commitment
The internship will take place from May/June-August/September 2009, depending on availability, preferably 3-4 days/week minimum (32 hours), 8 hour days; will consider 2-5 days/week.

Training
Training on specific monitoring protocols will be provided. Some plant identification skills would be helpful, although not necessarily a requirement.

Benefits to the Intern

• Education on the benefits of wetland restoration
• Learn valuable field skills in monitoring vegetation, fish, water quality, and invertebrates
• Learn valuable field skills in invasive plant species removal techniques
• Gain experience with GPS and GIS
• Gain experience with data entry and validation
• Personal enrichment and experience working in a national park setting

Minimum Age
College age or older; must be current college student.

Accommodations and Reimbursements
A meal reimbursement of $15/day. Housing may be available.

Application and Contact Information
Please apply under the "Current Opportunities" listing. For more information, contact Lorraine Parsons at 415-464-5193 or by email. More information about the restoration project is available on the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project page.

Application deadline: April 30, 2009.

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