Aquatic Invasive Species Internship

Aquatic Invasive Species Internship

• Conduct watercraft inspections through the CBCW program, and promote adherence to the Burnett County decontamination ordinance.
• Participate in statewide AIS prevention activities including the Landing Blitz, Drain Campaign, Bait Dealer Initiative, Waterfowl Campaign, and AIS Snapshot Day.
• Assist County, State, Tribal, and Local stakeholders in the purple loosestrife biocontrol program.
• Assist the Burnett County AIS Coordinator at workshops, trainings, and events.
• Assist the Burnett County AIS Coordinator with AIS monitoring and AIS control efforts.
• Assist during aquatic plant point intercept surveys on Burnett County Lakes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Normal working conditions involve regular exposure to the operating of equipment or adverse weather conditions such as wind, sun, and high and low temperatures.
• Protective gear and clothing such as hard hats, boots and gloves may be necessary.
• The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion related to rough terrain, carrying equipment, climbing steep banks, wading in shifting lake/stream beds, gathering of vegetation for sampling, bending and twisting to inspect boats and trailers.
• Minor exposure to herbicides while treating AIS.

Qualifications

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