Parks & Trails: Natural Resources Technician

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent, full-time Natural Resources Technician Parks and Trails at Lake Maria State Park. Work hours are days, with weekends/holidays as needed.

The role provides technical work leadership for field staff and supports division programs, budgets and rules at Lake Maria State Park and Sand Dunes FRA Specifically. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, public relations, and enforcing state laws.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area (e.g. Forestry with a recreation emphasis; Parks and Recreation with a resource management emphasis; Recreation and Leisure Studies with a resource emphasis, Recreation Resource Management, Environmental Studies).
• Two years (24 months) experience as a Laborer Trades and Equipment, General Laborer, Building and Grounds Worker, Parks Worker or other classification performing similar work with knowledge of construction techniques and materials; landscaping methods and materials; safe equipment operation; and directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of work plans and directs the activities of field staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and/or crews and contractors.
• Implement operations and development, maintenance, and rehabilitation programs.
• Prepare and submit reports and provide administrative support to the division.
• Implement visitor and public relations to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Enforce division rules and state laws, responds to emergencies, and implements resource management programs.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public contact experience

Conflict resolution

Communications skills

Equipment operation awareness

Education

Associate degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area

Tools

GPS proficiency

GIS proficiency

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a permanent, full-time Natural Resources Technician Parks and Trails at Lake Maria State Park. Work hours are days, with weekends/holidays as needed.

The role provides technical work leadership for field staff and supports division programs, budgets and rules at Lake Maria State Park and Sand Dunes FRA Specifically. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, public relations, and enforcing state laws.