Seasonal Field Natural Resources Technician

County of Anoka; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement/professional development

Job summary

The Anoka County Parks Department has an opening for a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician. The role involves a range of natural resources tasks such as seed collection, invasive species removal, treeline maintenance, and field surveys at the Parks Maintenance Facility in Andover, MN.

Work hours vary (evenings, weekends, holidays) with 20–40 hours weekly. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 18, have a valid driver's license, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by date of hire with a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a driver’s license background check.
• Completed degree or program in biology, natural resources management, forestry, horticulture, park management, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement native seed collections and identify plant species for seed collection and propagation.
• Remove garlic mustard, buckthorn, and other invasive species using hand, mechanical, and chemical removal techniques.
• Identify and remove diseased trees including oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and emerald ash borer; utilize GPS for marking infection centers.
• Plant, prune, and water trees.
• Conduct various natural resources-related tasks including biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.

Education

High school diploma

18 years or older

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

The Anoka County Parks Department has an opening for a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician. The role involves a range of natural resources tasks such as seed collection, invasive species removal, treeline maintenance, and field surveys at the Parks Maintenance Facility in Andover, MN.

Work hours vary (evenings, weekends, holidays) with 20–40 hours weekly. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 18, have a valid driver's license, and pass a background check.