Ozaukee County · 14 hours ago
Conservation Intern
Port Washington, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.53/hr - $17.53/hr
Start in 2026 SpringOzaukee County is seeking a Conservation Intern to provide technical support related to soil and water conservation. The role involves assisting with topographic surveys, GIS mapping, agricultural research, and community education events.
GovernmentHuman ResourcesPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Assist the Land and Water Staff in performing topographic surveys using GPS/Transit survey equipment for projects related to conservation, such as grassed waterways, animal waste control, erosion control, etc
Also, use Survey Equipment to stakeout projects prior to construction, and collect documentation throughout the construction process to ensure specs. and standards are met
Assist with mapping features within Ozaukee County using ArcGIS. Projects will include maps of farm fields that include but are not limited to the following attributes: Name, field name, acres, crop year, identified crop, cover crop, etc
Data collection may be required in this project via field spot-checks
Assist with agricultural research at the County’s HWY 57 Demonstration Plot. This project will consist of the planting of cover crops, corn, soybean and wheat crops, monitoring, harvesting and data collection
Soil Temperature readings, photographs, and notes will need to be taken weekly, if not daily
Assist with calibration, and use of county rental equipment: Tractor/Interseeder, Airseeder, Crimper
Attend and assist with the setup, presentation and cleanup of community education events such as field days, workshops, and the Plot Day held at the HWY 57 Demonstration Plot alongside The Clean Farm Families Producer-Led Watershed Group and Ozaukee County Demo Farm Network
Assist staff with collection of water samples from local streams following the Water Action Volunteer protocol and the Poseidon Pellet research plot
Outside of these duties already listed, there may be opportunities to assist and shadow the Zoning and Sanitation staff, as well as the Planning and Parks Dept’s Fish Passage Program
A summer project of the Intern’s choosing will be assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicant must possess or be pursuing a degree in natural resources or other related environmental fields
Computer skills, the ability to navigate and understand maps (aerial, soil, and topography) is required
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required
Experience, either hands-on or in class, in ArcGIS, GPS and agriculture is desired
Applicant must have the ability to work with limited supervision and establish priorities to complete tasks given to them
They must be reliable and have the ability to stay on task
Indoor and outdoor work is required, and infrequent heavy lifting may be included when working with the tractor and interseeder
Benefits
Health, dental, life, & vision insurance
Free employee health clinic & Teladoc
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick time
State of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program
Bonus opportunities
Employee fitness room
Wellness program & wellness reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities
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Company
Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County is a government administration that provides human resource, conservation, and emergency management services.
Founded in 1853
501-1000 employees
Funding
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