GFP News - January 30, 2013
- Custer State Park Firewood Permits Extended Through April 1
- Deadline Nears for Game, Fish and Parks Summer Employment
Custer State Park Firewood Permits Extended Through April 1
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. -- Officials in Custer State Park have extended the termination date on permits that allow people to remove firewood from the park. The permits were set to expire Friday, Feb. 1, but are now good until April 1, 2013.
It is illegal to remove firewood from Custer State Park without a valid permit. Removing firewood without the proper precautions increases the potential to spread mountain pine beetle larvae to areas currently not in a mountain pine beetle epidemic status.
The next round of permits will become available in September through the Custer State Park office.
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Deadline Nears for Game, Fish and Parks Summer Employment
PIERRE, S.D. -- The deadline is fast approaching to apply for summer employment with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Feb. 22. They are available at www.bhr.sd.govand at South Dakota One-Stop Career Centers.
The department offers a variety of summer employment opportunities across the state.
State park positions include general maintenance, entrance station attendant, maintenance worker, campground attendant, law enforcement, heavy equipment operator, and naturalist/programmer positions.
Positions with the Division of Wildlife include habitat technician, habitat aide, fisheries technician, wildlife technician, conservation crew leader, naturalist/programmer, and wildlife damage technician. Most listings have multiple positions available.
All applicants must be 18 years of age and available to work the normal summer season, mid-May through Labor Day. Applications received after the Feb. 22 deadline will only be considered for any remaining positions.
Seasonal employment with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is also available through Executive Intern Program positions. The application deadline for summer 2013 internship positions is Saturday, Feb. 2. To qualify for an internship, applicants must be full-time students of at least sophomore standing and currently be enrolled at a college, university or vocational-technical institute.
For the complete job listing and to apply, visit www.bhr.sd.gov, or contact any South Dakota One-Stop Career Center office.