Field Natural Resources Technician

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent, full-time Natural Resources Technician in New Ulm, Minnesota. The position supports DNR Parks and Trails by providing technical assistance to conservation resource managers and performing outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include habitat management, invasive species control, prescribed burns, and operating heavy equipment. Mentoring field crews and carrying out duties outdoors are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Permanent full-time position with day shift responsibilities in New Ulm.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions and physical labor.
• Ability to work with herbicides, chainsaw use, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implement resource management activities to protect wetlands, grasslands, and forests.
• Control invasive species using multiple methods (hand, mechanical, chemical).
• Conduct prescribed burns and respond to wildfires as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and tools as required.
• Inventory and survey plant and animal species for monitoring.
• Mentor and train field crews in safety and best practices.

Skills

Technical assistance

Field observations

Safety training

Tools

Heavy equipment

Chainsaw

Herbicides

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent, full-time Natural Resources Technician in New Ulm, Minnesota. The position supports DNR Parks and Trails by providing technical assistance to conservation resource managers and performing outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include habitat management, invasive species control, prescribed burns, and operating heavy equipment. Mentoring field crews and carrying out duties outdoors are required for this role.