Field Technician, Scientific & Natural Areas

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent full-time Scientific and Natural Areas Technician in St. Paul, MN. The role supports natural resource management on SNAs and Native Prairie Banks, with field work across the Central Region.

Responsibilities include planning vegetation management, burn crew participation, and maintaining facilities. A CDL and ability to perform physically demanding work are required; work involves travel within the region and occasional state travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in wildlife, natural resource management, ecology, or related field or 1 year of experience in habitat management and related operations.
• Must have a Class A CDL and pass pre-employment drug screen; regional program requires ongoing random screening.
• Knowledge of ecology and natural resource management to develop and implement plans; familiarity with management of invasive species.
• Ability to operate equipment used in natural resource management and manage field crews.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and implementation of natural resource management on SNAs and Native Prairie Banks in the Central Region.
• Develop and maintain public use facilities such as parking lots, roads, signs, gates and fences.
• Participate as a burn crew member; develop burn plans and follow safety requirements during burns.
• Lead laborers, volunteers, and temporary crews in equipment operation and resource management on SNAs and NPBs.
• Correct site damage and report issues to supervisors and enforcement staff.
• Maintain electronic records of management, contracts, and partner projects; report on work completed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Interpretation of instructions

Education

Associate's degree in wildlife or related field

Tools

ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcPro)

GPS

Compass

Chainsaws / heavy equipment operation

Job description

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent full-time Scientific and Natural Areas Technician in St. Paul, MN. The role supports natural resource management on SNAs and Native Prairie Banks, with field work across the Central Region.

Responsibilities include planning vegetation management, burn crew participation, and maintaining facilities. A CDL and ability to perform physically demanding work are required; work involves travel within the region and occasional state travel.