State Of South Dakota Internships - 161 jobs

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Unit Management - Summer Hiring Manager: Travis Uecker Minimum Salary: $18.60 per hour * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: Maintains daily contact with convicted felons to assist them with their day-to-day living in a prison or a trusty unit and to organize their activities while providing motivation and guidance; facilitates work and program options so that they may receive opportunities to learn how to change their criminal behavior. Job Functions: * Organizes the schedules, coordinates the activities, and manages events for a caseload of offenders to ensure the smooth operation of a housing unit. * Assists offenders with individual and family problems, Individual Program Directives, scheduling, transition plans, parole plans, and institutional adjustment to help them to understand and change their behavior. * Coordinates and manages unit offender programs to ensure compliance with department policies and institutional operations memoranda. * Assign offenders to work assignments, and conduct monthly payroll. * Investigate and process offender grievances. * Conducts unit orientation and inmate interviews and completes documentation used to determine cell/room assignment, classification, program eligibility, and the priority for scheduling follow-on meetings with inmates. * Serves as the staff representative for restrictive housing hearings, and for inmates charged with major rule infractions at disciplinary hearings to provide for the security of the unit, the safety of the staff and inmates, and the rehabilitation of the offenders. * Performs general security functions as needed by the facility, including but not limited to cell/area searches, emergency response, and rounds. * Performs the delegated Unit Case Manager and Housing Captain duties in their absence. * Performs other work as assigned. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer Intern - Mental Health Hiring Manager: Kayla Thelen Minimum Salary: $26.00 per hour *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The purpose of the mental health intern is to provide mental health services in the adult correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections. Duties include but are not limited to assessment of offender's behavioral health needs, providing groups, individual sessions, treatment plans, and documentation. Qualifications: Applicant must be pursuing a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social, work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Fisheries Management Hiring Manager: Chuck Mordhorst Minimum Salary: $18.83 *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The primary focus of this position will be assisting with fisheries management in the Black Hills and West River fisheries management areas. This may include annual standard fisheries surveys, watercraft inspections, and angler use and harvest surveys. Also, this position will assist with equipment and grounds maintenance along with other additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Plant Pest Survey Specialist Intern Hiring Manager: Brenda Sievers Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. The successful applicants will assist Plant Protection with plant pest survey activities. Plant pest survey activities involve attempting to locate exotic and invasive pests and weeds that threaten the agricultural industry in South Dakota. This position may be physically demanding, requiring frequent walking over variable terrain, sweep-netting, sample collection, or equipment setup as part of field activities. This position involves frequent contact with farmers, ranchers, business owners, or the public. This position will include the following duties: Place and bait insect traps in accordance with directions. Periodically inspect these traps, and conduct an initial screen for the target pests. Conduct sweep net or visual observation for plant diseases, insects, or invasive plants. Walk through crop fields, forest, or other terrain to conduct survey activities. Collect and submit suspect samples. Use GPS to track the survey activities. Assist with other field activities such as the Bio-Control or other Plant Industry programs. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field such as, but not limited to: General Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Biology, Conservation, Forestry, or Range Management. Other specific degrees may be considered upon approval by the SD Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. Applicant must: be able to accurately follow oral and written directives; be able to work independently; possess good oral and written communication skills; be willing to travel overnight three to four nights per week; have a valid driver's license; be able to operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and pass an ATV Safety Course. Technical familiarity with entomology, plant pathology, and/or botany is essential. However, the most vital attribute in a pest survey intern is a desire to learn and explore the agriculture industry in South Dakota, while stretching their personal horizons. Applicants with an interest in biological conservation or invasive species will likely find the survey projects interesting and rewarding. *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* Apply online at: ************************************************************************************ South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer Intern - Mental Health Hiring Manager: Kayla Thelen Minimum Salary: $26.00 per hour * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The purpose of the mental health intern is to provide mental health services in the adult correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections. Duties include but are not limited to assessment of offender's behavioral health needs, providing groups, individual sessions, treatment plans, and documentation. Qualifications: Applicant must be pursuing a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social, work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Transportation Engineering (Three positions) Hiring Manager: Kevin Heiman Minimum Salary: $22.19 (Non-Engineering Students) and $24.73 (Engineering Students) *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: Interns will be assigned to a variety of projects ranging from grading, concrete paving, asphalt surfacing and bridge construction. Their duties will consist of assisting the project technician and engineering staff with sampling and testing of the materials incorporated into the project along with inspection of the processes conducted for construction of the project. Their duties may also include assisting the survey crew. The interns will learn the processes required for conducting source documentation for payment of the quantities of material incorporated into the project and work conducted for construction of the project. Duties are primarily performed outdoors and may be physical in nature. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern -Law Enforcement Training Hiring Manager: Matthew Giesler and John McQuillen Minimum Salary: $18.83 *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The intern will coordinate the summer firearms program, conduct correspondence with departments to update officer training records and update course curriculum, assist LET personnel with training as appropriate during the Basic Certification Course, and other general duties within the office. Students with an interest in a law enforcement career and coursework relevant to that career preferred. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Session: Summer (May - August) School Programs & Naturalist Intern Hiring Manager: Aaron Schone Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: This positions primary duty includes assisting the School Programs Coordinator with developing and teaching programs related to environmental science, hunting, fishing, and other various outdoor skills. Audiences include school groups, K-college level students, as well as homeschools. The intern will also develop and teach other community and group programs under the supervision of the School Programs Coordinator when necessary to help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women. Training is provided. This position will also be responsible for completing any assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, development, and general maintenance both indoors and outdoors of the campus. Spring and Summer interns are encouraged to work 20+ hours and up to 40 hours per week as schedules allow. Most school groups come to the Outdoor Campus between 9-3:00 so preferred ability to accommodate at least some of that schedule. Applicants with experience in the outdoors and superior organization skills are preferred. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Public Health Preparedness & Response Hiring Manager: Lesley-Ann Pont Minimum Salary: $20.53 *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Preparedness and Response Intern. This internship will involve engaging and communicating with public health preparedness staff in emergency plan updates, planning meetings, training, exercises, inventory and warehouse management, and ongoing public health emergency responses. The intern will gain valuable experience in public health emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and key information sources, strong self-direction, and the ability to take on and lead projects. Must be able to lift 40lbs or more. Must be willing to travel throughout South Dakota. Knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data entry, reporting, and presentations. Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Maternal Child Health Intern Hiring Manager: Shelby Kommes Minimum Salary: $22.82 *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer. The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position. Please visit our website at ****************** for further information about the Department of Health. The Office of Lifespan Health (OLH) is part of the Division of Child and Family Services within the Department of Health. The OLH encompasses programs related to a wide variety of services across the state including; family planning, education on healthy relationships, and the Maternal Child Health Title V Block Grant. The Title V Block Grant provides support and resources for women, infants, children, and adolescents. This position will assist the team with the following projects: *Reviewing and developing educational materials for partners and/or the public. *Research to support policy updates, quality improvement projects, and trainings for staff that provide direct services to clients. *Assist with the development of a Youth Advisory Committee. *Assisting staff to gather information for the development of state and federal grant reports. *Collaborate with staff and partners on special projects and initiatives. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Family Service Specialist Hiring Manager: Kiersten Byre Minimum Salary: $20.53 per hour * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Who we're looking for: * a highly motivated person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals; * a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas; * a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities; * a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm; * an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals. What you will do: * transport families or customers to visits, appointments or meetings; * supervise family visits and provide parental coaching on appropriate child interactions; * conduct home safety checks with foster and kinship providers and clients; * possible testimony at a court proceeding; * provides support to Family Services Specialists; * develop and maintain effective client relationships; * shadow Family Services Specialists; * obtain and maintain information resources for clients; * organize, prepare and update case files and basic records; * prepare other program documents and forms. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Engineering Intern (2 positions) Hiring Manager: Tom Kallemeyn Minimum Salary: $22.19 (Non-Engineer Students) - $24.73 (Engineer Students) * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Area Office is looking for eager and capable interns to support our mission to provide "Better Lives through Better Transportation." By joining our team, you will become part of that larger purpose to maintain and build our state's roads and bridges for all South Dakotans and those who travel through our state. The Pierre Area Office is looking for both Engineering students and non-Engineering students to help us fulfill this mission. We have work in a variety of capacities, from asset inventory of items like guardrail and culverts to working on large scale construction projects such as bridge and road reconstruction. We have opportunities for you to work independently and in a team setting. Our goal is to deliver the best possible internship experience for you while helping meet our goals and mission. Opportunities are available to work closely with our Engineering and Technician staff to gain real world knowledge and skills. We have flexible scheduling available and opportunities for paid overtime. Interns will also be given safety apparel for use on the job and meal reimbursement when working away from the office. Interns are also encouraged to attend paid events such as the Governor's intern picnic and the DOT's sponsored intern appreciation day. Typical work assignments include but are not limited to project administration duties, project inspection activities, testing of materials, surveying, checking materials, and other miscellaneous work such as completing culvert and guardrail inventory. Other duties include assisting office personnel, maintenance, and supervisors on tasks. Assignments will allow you to work in a variety of environments, from the office to the great outdoors. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) School Programs & Naturalist Intern Hiring Manager: Aaron Schone Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: This positions primary duty includes assisting the School Programs Coordinator with developing and teaching programs related to environmental science, hunting, fishing, and other various outdoor skills. Audiences include school groups, K-college level students, as well as homeschools. The intern will also develop and teach other community and group programs under the supervision of the School Programs Coordinator when necessary to help recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women. Training is provided. This position will also be responsible for completing any assigned tasks related to class preparation, coordination, development, and general maintenance both indoors and outdoors of the campus. Spring and Summer interns are encouraged to work 20+ hours and up to 40 hours per week as schedules allow. Most school groups come to the Outdoor Campus between 9-3:00 so preferred ability to accommodate at least some of that schedule. Applicants with experience in the outdoors and superior organization skills are preferred. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Public Health Preparedness & Response Hiring Manager: Lesley-Ann Pont Minimum Salary: $20.53 * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Preparedness and Response Intern. This internship will involve engaging and communicating with public health preparedness staff in emergency plan updates, planning meetings, training, exercises, inventory and warehouse management, and ongoing public health emergency responses. The intern will gain valuable experience in public health emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and key information sources, strong self-direction, and the ability to take on and lead projects. Must be able to lift 40lbs or more. Must be willing to travel throughout South Dakota. Knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data entry, reporting, and presentations. Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Fisheries ManagementIntern Hiring Manager: Todd Kaufman Minimum Salary: $18.83/hr *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: Successful candidates will work both independently and as part of a team. Independent work primarily involves conducting Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and/or education efforts within the northeast fish management area. This position also assists with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects. Candidates are encouraged to conduct independent research if interested. Primary job duties include field work, such as netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination. Additionally, candidates will use tablets and computers for data entry and perform laboratory work, which involves removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages. Maintenance tasks related to vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds will be completed to ensure the smooth operation of work activities. Interns will work independently and must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public. Successful applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, and have a valid driver's license. Pursuit of a career in fisheries and wildlife or biological sciences is desirable. Candidates interested in independent research will complete a proposal with the assistance of a full-time staff member before any data collection efforts. The publication of findings is encouraged. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Intern - Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist Intern Hiring Manager: Stacy Shelsta *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: Intern will assist Benefits Specialist in determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Intern will learn about Economic Assistance programs, assist Benefits Specialist in reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, processing forms, entering data, assessing customers needs and making appropriate referals. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May- August) Intern - Pavement Management Engineering Intern Supervisor: Steve Gramm Minimum Salary: $22.19 (Non-Engineer Students) and $24.73 (Engineer Students) * APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The intern will participate in conducting pavement distress survey quality control / quality assurance on various types of highway pavements. The intern will be trained on how to identify and quantify pavement distresses on various types of highway pavements. The Intern may assist the Pavement Management Engineer with some data analysis outputs from the Pavement Management System and other programs in the planning squad. All training is provided by the DOT and no previous training or knowledge needed. The position may require overnight stays and typically works 5 -8 hour days each week. Preference will be given to students majoring in civil engineering. Preference will be given to students with GIS mapping experience. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ * Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) GFP Intern - Wildlife Habitat Management Intern (2 Positions) Hiring Manager: Adam Deiterman Minimum Salary: $18.83 Hourly *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The intern's primary duty will be to assist the department's noxious weed control program, including herbicide application as well as the required herbicide application data entry. There is potential to gain supervisory skills and becoming lead of the noxious weed control program. The intern will create Habitat Management plans to plant shrubs, native grass seedings, and assist in all aspects of our food plots program. The intern may assist Region II staff with miscellaneous projects, including but not limited to, posting of signs, mowing trails and parking areas, fencing, and miscellaneous wildlife habitat projects. Assistance with other division section (Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Animal Damage Control) projects will be encouraged, as time and opportunity permit. Qualifications: Applicants should have general knowledge of South Dakota's noxious weed control program and ATV/UTV experience. Experience with farm machinery and heavy equipment is as well. Applicants should know how to write a land management plan and habitat management plans to implement native grass seeding and shrub plantings from start to finish. Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite

Session: Summer (May - August) Forest HealthIntern Hiring Manager: Brian Garbisch Minimum Salary: $18.83/hr *APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER. Position Description: The student intern will help with forest insect and disease monitoring, which includes some trapping efforts. This position will also assist with mountain pine beetle surveys, produce a "Don't Move Firewood" poster, and review and update pest bulletins. Specific Forestry coursework, such as dendrology, forest insect and disease, and general forest management is preferred. Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Apply at: ************************************************************************************ *Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: ************ "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite