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Enjoy working outdoors in forested and rural settings?

Woodland Solutions Group is hiring Road Inventory Technician Interns to validate maps through fieldwork and collect road

inventory data in the forests of California.

Job Location: California, various sites

Duration/Schedule: 10–12 weeks (May–August), 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities 

Schedule: Mon–Thu, 7:00am–5:00pm; Fri, 7:00am–4:00pm

Summary: 

As an intern, opportunities may include: 

• On-the-job training within DJ&A’s GIS and environmental sciences service areas
• Developing technical expertise in forest road system inventory and maintenance (data collection, maintenance prescriptions, rural road infrastructure upgrades, etc.) 
• Gaining experience in forest navigation and field data collection using ESRI Field Maps
• Exposure to contracting with land management professionals from a major utility firm

Internship Program Outline:

This outline provides an overview of the internship schedule, which may be adjusted based on workload and interests. Each intern will be assigned a supervisor for mentorship and support.

Week 1 – Orientation

Interns begin on a mutually agreed start date and attend an orientation led by the internship committee. 

Orientation includes:

• Introduction to DJ&A staff and company
• Overview of internship program and expectations
• Goal setting
• Review of employee handbook, policies, and safety materials
• Summary of ongoing project work in the intern’s area of interest
• Initial work assignments and client project training
• Introduction to the required end-of-internship presentation

Weeks 2–11 – Project Work

Interns work closely with staff and clients on projects aligned with their interests. The internship committee and project managers ensure assignments provide hands-on experience, skill development, and meaningful contributions.

Week 12 – Wrap-Up

Interns complete remaining tasks and deliver their internship presentation at DJ&A’s weekly staff meeting.

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Working Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Woodland Solutions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity.

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Woodland Solutions Group (WSG) is always on the lookout for motivated professionals in GIS, remote sensing, forestry, vegetation management and software development, no matter your career level.

We invite you to send us your resume today.  Our HR team will be in touch with you concerning relevant career opportunities. Thank you.

WSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We value diversity. View our EEO Statement here.