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Fluvial Geomorphology Intern

State of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN • 1w ago

Working Title: Fluvial Geomorphology Intern

Job Class: Intern

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 90936

Location : Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Intern

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 1/2/2026

Closing Date : 2/2/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit : Ecological & Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $19.00/hour

Classified Status : Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee/Unrepresented

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This field-based internship provides assistance to the Restoration Coordinator in the assessment of aquatic barriers. The primary responsibility will be to assist in the collection of physical data on streams, dams, and culverts. Duties include assisting in topographic field surveys of stream barriers (dams/culverts) and surrounding conditions (water surfaces, stream features and bank conditions), Interacting with landowner and obtaining land access permission. Additional duties may include organizing data, digitizing sites using GIS, entering collected data into GIS, geomorphologic monitoring of stream restoration projects and other projects as needed.

This internship will require overnight travel. When traveling overnight, lodging and transportation are provided, and the cost of meals will be reimbursed

Anticipated work season will last 3-4 months, depending on availability. Work schedule will be 40 hours per week, but daily hours can vary depending on weather conditions, shifts can be up to 12 hours in a day to accommodate required activities. This posting is intended to hire up to two people.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution.

Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship.

AND

Majoring in one of the following: hydrology, aquatic biology, biology, natural resources, fisheries, wildlife ecology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, geology, or botany. If you are unsure if your major qualifies, please contact us.

Willingness to work 10 - 12 hours shifts as needed and in adverse weather conditions.

Good verbal communication skills.

Ability to follow directions and work well as part of a team and independently.

Knowledge of river features, morphology or stream classification.

Preferred Qualifications

Course work/background in surface water or watershed science (e.g. stream ecology, hydrology, limnology, fluvial geomorphology, aquatic ecology, watersheds).

Experience with surveying techniques; Laser level, leveling rod, or RTK system.

Experience entering data, editing and/or creating new layers in Arc Pro Software.

Experience working with landowners to gain site access or dealing with public relations.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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