Veterans Conservation Corps Internship Program
WA State Department of Natural Resources
Equipment Services Fleet Shop Assistant
Overview
Under the direction of the Statewide Shop Operations Manager, this position is responsible for
general lower level maintenance work, assisting technicians, and is expected to assist in field
servicecalls, repair and fabrication work, state surplus, motor pool and vehicle transportation.
As an internship within the Veterans Conservation Corps, the position will take part in field
based activities, giving the individual a minimum of 100 total hours over the internship
supporting non-shop related DNR programming and activities.
Hours and Compensation
This 6-month internship will require up to 40 hours per week and includes a stipend of
$2000/month to help cover living expenses.
This position will work 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Essential Functions:
General Maintenance and Duties
Assists technicians with basic repair work on vehicles
Test drive vehicles to verify customer complaints and communicate to the technicians
Assist technicians in diagnosis of faults
Fabricates small parts under the guidance of the lead welder
Welding, sanding, grinding
Shop cleaning and tool organization
Decommission surplus vehicles
Additional Internship requirements
Participate in field work supporting maintenance and shop functions at:
DNR Nursery
Capitol Forest
Enumclaw
The DNR Seed Orchard
Operates equipment, power and hand tools in the accomplishment of daily tasks.
Welders, hoists, overhead cranes.
Hand tools, pneumatic tools, battery driven tools.
Ability to implement the safe operation and use of all equipment and adheres to standard safety practices in accordance with state and federal guidelines, equipment owner’s manuals, and training provided by the agency (DNR).
Assists with Fleet Management.
Vehicle transportation, local and statewide
Surplus decommission
Cleaning vehicles
Performs basic services on vehicles, replacing wipers/bulbs etc.
Yard organization
Fuel vehicles and equipment
Performs basic equipment maintenance and small engine repair.
Checks equipment for safe operation before each use.
Changes oil, filters, and spark plugs; sharpens blades, lubricates components, replaces trimmer string as necessary
Cleans and stores equipment after each use
Assists in testing small pumps
Pick up parts at local vendors as needed
Training
All necessary training required to perform the essential functions/duties is provided on the job.
In addition to on-the-job training, this position may include the following formal trainings and certifications to aid in personal & professional development:
● CPR/First Aid
● Posttraumatic Growth Training
● PTSD/TBI/Mental Health/ Suicide Awareness & Prevention
● WDVA Veteran Peer Corps Certification
● Vet Corps Annual Training (every August)
● Vet Corps Mid-year Training (every February)
● Resume/cover letter/job interviews
● All required THA, JSA DNR Specific Training
● Participate in DNR Job shadow program, up to 100 hours to be spent supporting field based operations with DNR.
Qualifications:
This position requires the applicant to be a United States military veteran
Must possess a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license.
Experience and ability to safely operate equipment such as vehicles and forklifts, in addition to various hand and power tools throughout the facility.
Ability to problem solve by choosing from established procedures and/or devising new safe work methods. Proven ability and experience in communicating clearly and courteously with supervisors, peers, working effectively in a team-oriented working environment.
Relationship-building skills/abilities: Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
Physical and Special Requirements:
Physically able to conduct demanding field work.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. alone and 170 lbs. with assistance
May be required to travel across the state including overnight stays.
Safety shoes, oil resistant soles and steel toes or equivalent.
Apply
All applicants must pass a background check.
To apply, email a resume, a copy of your DD214, a copy of your current driver’s license, and a cover letter explaining your interest in this internship to:
Kim Pham
Veterans Conservation Corps Program Specialist
kim@dva.wa.gov
Questions?
To learn more about the Veterans Conservation Corps, contact:
Kim Pham
Veterans Conservation Corps Program Specialist
kim@dva.wa.gov
For more information about WA State DNR, Equipment Services Fleet Shop, contact:
Curtis Vaughn
Statewide Shop Operations Manager
Curtis.Vaughn@dnr.wa.gov
(360) 902-1368
DNR.wa.gov