DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

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, short-term 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 pre-entry-level 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 department's 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 State’s 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 four-year 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 Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

No Benefits

No Retirement

If you have any questions please feel free to contact David Barney dbarney@dffm.az.gov 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 (602) 771-1419. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.