Petrified Forest National Park has a few internships and interpretation jobs available! Check out the notices below (Internship is in green, Interpretation job is in purple). Good luck to all who apply!
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Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona (USA) is looking for paleontology/geology summer interns to help conduct an ongoing inventory of paleontological sites in the park.
This is a fieldwork based inventory in which participants will be part of a team effort to survey for paleontological sites in a newly acquired expansion of the park. Interns will record data relevant to each site including GPS coordinates and photographs as well as geological and stratigraphic data. Participants will also be involved in the collection and excavation of fossil sites. In addition, participants will help prepare fossil specimens in the park preparation facility. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience in basic geological mapping, field exploration, collection techniques, fossil preparation, and to become familiar with the role of the National Park Service in resource protection. The exposures in the park are Late Triassic in age and contain early dinosaurs, labyrinthodont amphibians, and many crocodile-line archosaurs and well as numerous plants and freshwater invertebrates.
This position is based out of Petrified Forest National Park, which is 24 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona on Interstate 40. Park housing is available and free of charge for all interns. A meal reimbursement of $150 per week is also available. Housing for this position is a three bedroom house. Kitchen, bath, dining and living rooms are shared. Bedroom may be shared. Houses are located at the park headquarters. Although not required, applicants are advised that a personal vehicle will greatly help accessing services such as groceries, doctors, and other amenities.
This position is for 10-12 weeks starting in the middle of May 2009 and continuing through August.
Work is primarily performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and daily thunderstorms. Participants may be required to hike long distances in rough terrain in a hot, dry climate sometimes carrying heavy loads up to 60 pounds. Work requires long periods of bending, stooping, walking, climbing and working in cramped positions. Work is often performed in backcountry or wilderness areas of the park.
Applicants should have a background in paleontology or geology, a basic knowledge of fossil resources and their preservation, and have a working knowledge of computers. Familiarity with the paleontology, especially the paleobotany, of the Late Triassic is helpful but not necessary. Basic knowledge of GPS and GIS is also helpful but not required.
To apply send a current resume and the names and phone numbers of two references to: Bill Parker, Division of Resource Management, Petrified Forest National Park, PO Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
For more information regarding this position please contact Bill Parker at Petrified Forest National Park. E-mail: William_Parker@nps.gov; Phone: (928) 524-6228 x262.
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Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona (USA) has openings this summer for paleontology educators (interpreters).
These positions (2-3) are open for interested students and involve acquiring experience with the geology and paleontology of the park through working with the park paleontologist and geologist in fossil prospecting, learning fossil collection techniques (including excavation), documenting new and historic localities, conducting basic geological mapping and stratigraphic work, learning fossil preparation, and becoming familiar with the role of the National Park Service in resource protection and resource interpretation. The exposures in the park are Late Triassic in age and contain early dinosaurs, labyrinthodont amphibians, and many crocodile-line archosaurs and well as numerous plants and freshwater invertebrates. Students will be required use this acquired paleontological and geological knowledge to work with park staff to develop interpretive (educational) programs and products for visitors. These positions will be instrumental in presenting new paleontological and geological research to park visitors.
These positions are based out of Petrified Forest National Park, which is 24 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona on Interstate 40. Park housing is available for rental by seasonal employees. Housing available for rent are shared three bedroom houses. Kitchen, bath, dining and living rooms are shared. Bedrooms may be shared. Houses are located at the park headquarters. Although not required, applicants are advised that a personal vehicle will greatly help accessing services such as groceries, doctors, and other amenities.
These are temporal seasonal (STEP) positions available only to enrolled students. Please note that these are salaried, full time (40 hours per week) positions. The base position is at the GS-5 grade ($14.74/hour), although less qualified students may be hired at a lower grade. Work starts in the beginning/middle of May 2009 and continues through August. Position start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules. All Federal salaried positions are dependent on the applicant passing a background check. Work cannot start until a successful background check has been completed. Proof of current enrollment in an accredited college or university (official or unofficial transcripts) is required.
Work is primarily performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and daily thunderstorms. Participants may be required to hike long distances in rough terrain in a hot, dry climate sometimes carrying heavy loads up to 60 pounds. Work requires long periods of bending, stooping, walking, climbing and working in cramped positions. Work is often performed in backcountry or wilderness areas of the park.
Applicants should have a background in paleontology or geology, a basic knowledge of fossil resources and their preservation, and have a working knowledge of computers. Familiarity with the paleontology, especially the paleobotany, of the Late Triassic is helpful but not necessary. Basic knowledge of GPS and GIS is also helpful but not required. Strong communications skills and a willingness/comfort level to address park visitors and groups is a must.
To apply send a current resume and the names and phone numbers of two references to: Bill Parker, Division of Resource Management, Petrified Forest National Park, PO Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028. Please state that you are interested in the paleontology-education position.
For more information regarding this position please contact Bill Parker at Petrified Forest National Park. E-mail: William_Parker@nps.gov; Phone: (928) 524-6228 x262.
© ReBecca K. Hunt-Foster
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