DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizonas people communities and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizonas natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs development and support of statewide fire policies and coordination of resources across alllands and jurisdictions.

Address:

1110 W. Washington Suite 500

Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary:

$15.50 $16.50 Hourly

Grade: 04

Closing Date: April 28 2025

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) Internship provides an introductory experience to one or more agency activities. Interns collaborate and conduct informational interviews with program staff attend meetings and fieldwork sessions and learn about products and deliverables relevant to the DFFM program areas. Interns may shadow all DFFM program areas of the internship program or only those of interest. The incumbent will be hired for a specific technical shortterm project or purpose in the fields of forestry and fire management. Interns will produce a deliverable and presentation upon conclusion of their internship. This position is considered preentrylevel and will receive dedicated mentoring throughout the internship.

It may be required to work outside of regular business hours including weekends and holidays. Travel may be required to attend meetings events and project work.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Undertake complete and present on specific technical project(s) related to forestry and fire management.
Actively participate in meetings and fieldwork sessions to deepen understanding of forestry and fire management.
Collaborate closely with DFFM staff to engage in job shadowing informational interviews and mentoring.
Gather information and conduct research.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

General natural resources
General forestry
Arizona biomes and native trees
Environmental and earth science


Skills in:

Reading
Writing and composition
Public speaking
Inquiry
Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides)


Ability to:

Organization
Perform independent work
Communicate verbally and in writing
Listening and following directions
Drive on State business

Current enrollment in or recent graduation (within one year) from a fouryear university with a focus in Forestry Natural Resources Fire Sciences Geographic Information Systems Environmental Science/Education Sustainability Ecology Biology Botany or a related field.

A valid Arizona Drivers License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

No Benefits

No Retirement

If you have any questions please feel free to contact David Barney for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.