Civil and Forest Engineering Technician Internship, Roseburg

Civil and Forest Engineering Technician Internship

This is a temporary full-time internship position running from May through September. As the Civil and Forest Engineering Technician Intern, you will partner with the Umpqua National Forest to provide technical support for a wide variety of projects in timber management, restoration, transportation, recreation, and facilities. The intern will work with the Engineering group at the Umpqua National Forest on transportation and facilities projects. The Umpqua has developed a training plan to introduce interns to various aspects of civil engineering disciplines to provide a diverse experience.Compensation: Hourly Rate, GS 4-1: $17.45 Housing and Living Allowance: $4,500 Boot Reimbursement: $450 Maximum Education/Training Reimbursement: $650 Maximum Examples of Duties

Engineers in the Forest Service provide technical support for a wide variety of projects in timber management, restoration, transportation, recreation, and facilities. The intern will work with the Engineering group at the Umpqua National Forest on transportation and facilities projects. The Umpqua has developed a training plan to introduce interns to various aspects of civil engineering disciplines to provide a diverse experience. Training objectives include interns becoming familiar with:Transportation Engineering Bridge/Structures Engineering Facilities Environmental Engineering Public Land Corps (PLC) Career Pathway: Students that satisfactorily complete 640 hours of intern work through the PLC program can qualify to apply as an internal candidate for positions at the US Forest Service.Qualifications

UCC Student: Minimum of 6 credits at UCC in quarter either prior to or during internship. Educational reimbursement covers tuition and fees for 6 credits of Cooperative Work Experience Educational Pathway: Desire educational emphasis in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Forest Engineering, Surveying, or related fieldOregon Driver's License: Driver's license required unless medical condition prevents licensing Supplemental Information

Questions: UCC Contacts for Information about Positions: Bryan Benz, Chair, Math&Science - Lace Anna Rowe, Forestry Instructor - USFS Contacts for Information about Positions: Clay Baumgartner, PE, Umpqua Civil Engineer - Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address. Veteran's Preference Statement: Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.Required Documentation: Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.Request military service records: Veterans Preference information: Statement of Equal Opportunity: UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.