The Forestry Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through project work that drives professional development and the opportunity to learn the role of vegetation management in the electric utility industry. With the support of a mentor, the Forestry Intern will provide support to APS Forestry and Resource Management crews and planners so that the division's vegetation management program complies with the department's goals and objectives. Intern duties may include but are not limited to:
- Data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Meet with and communicate to customers about vegetation management projects.
- Collaborate with other APS departments including T&D Operations and Maintenance, communications, lands, government affairs and community affairs.
Environmental factors:
- Subject to work outdoors during inclement weather situations.
- Periodically prone to dangers inherent to work sites including exposure to sharp, high-speed rotating equipment, electrical fields, falling and flying debris, difficult terrain, pesticides, and animal, insect, and snake bites.
- Involves driving throughout service territory.
Minimum Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.
- Must possess valid driver's license.
Major Accountabilities
1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs.
2) May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.
3) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews.
4) Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
5) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
6) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
7) Performs other related duties as required.
APS
400 North 5th Street
Phoenix
Arizona États-Unis
www.aps.com
