Biological Technician Intern
Devils Tower National Monument is our nation’s first national monument. Located in northeast Wyoming, it was set aside to preserve the 867 foot column of igneous rock along with prehistoric/historic cultural resources and the plants and animal life of the area. Park size is 1,347 acres with an elevation of about 3,800 feet. The climate is usually mild and typical of the Black Hills region. High temperatures can range from the mid-90s in the summer to the 50s in the spring and fall. The three closest communities, Hulett (9 miles), Sundance (28 miles), and Moorcroft (30 miles) have basic services. The larger communities of Spearfish, SD and Gillette, WY are approximately 1 hour away with many services available.
In this position you will work as a member of the Resource Management team at Devils Tower National Monument. The main objective of this team is exotic plant management, which includes conducting inventories of weeds, performing weed treatments which includes chemical treatment (spraying pesticide), mechanical treatment (mowing or pulling), and monitoring treatment sites. The team also monitors prairie dogs, prairie falcons, water quality, and other monitoring efforts throughout the park. You may also help on other projects such as maintaining trails, thinning projects, and other park projects. RECREATION and EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: Hiking trails meander for approximately 8 miles (12.1 km) through Devils Tower National Monument. The popular 1.3 mile (2 km) paved Tower Trail circles Devils Tower itself. Other longer trails traverse tranquil forests and meadows in the monument. Technical rock climbing is allowed in the monument. All persons planning to climb or scramble above the boulder field are required to register before and check in after a climb. The Climbing Management Plan, implemented in 1995, manages Devils Tower as both a natural and cultural resource. The Northern Plains Indians believe Devils Tower is a sacred site. Out of deference to American Indian views, there is a voluntary climbing closure during the month of June.
