Conservation Agronomist Summer 2024 Intern with Outagamie County

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Conservation Agronomist Summer 2024 Intern with Outagamie County

Salary

$16.32 Hourly

Location

Appleton, WI

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2402878

Department

Land Conservation

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Typical Work Hours/Shift:

Monday through Friday 7:30-4

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CORE VALUES

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Better Together Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect

Create Progress Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed

Support Through Compassion Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community

Position Purpose

The Outagamie County Land Conservation Department is seeking an Intern to assist with soil and water conservation projects. This position is a Seasonal Summer 2024 position. This position will report directly to the County Conservationist.

The Hours for the Summer are:

Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Expected Start Date for this role is May 13, 2024.

This role is located at Land Conservation on Brewster Street in Appleton.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to agronomy staff with implementing soil health grants.

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and data collection of Soil Health demonstration plots.

• Assist with mapping of Nutrient Management Plans.

• Assist with general maintenance and operation of Departmental farm machinery.

• Other support duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Candidate should be enrolled in a degree program related to agriculture and/or natural resources. Agronomy or soils coursework preferred.

• Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license

Required or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Experience maintaining/operating farm machinery.

• Experience operating pickup trucks and trailers.

• UTV/ATV certification.

• Ability to work independently and maintain regular attendance.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.