Seasonal Natural Resources Tech — Outdoor Impact & Growth

Anoka County; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement/professional development

Job summary

Anoka County is hiring a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician to perform a variety of natural resources tasks at the Parks Maintenance Facility in Andover, MN. The role involves seed collection, invasive species removal, tree care, and field surveys, with on-site work and varied hours including evenings and weekends.

The position is seasonal, non-exempt, and on-site, with interviews during the week of 11/30/2026.

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.

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 methods.
• Identify and remove diseased trees (oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, emerald ash borer) and mark infection centers with GPS.
• Plant, prune, and water trees.
• Perform a range of natural resources tasks including biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.

Skills

Field surveys

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Biology-related degree

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Anoka County is hiring a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician to perform a variety of natural resources tasks at the Parks Maintenance Facility in Andover, MN. The role involves seed collection, invasive species removal, tree care, and field surveys, with on-site work and varied hours including evenings and weekends.

The position is seasonal, non-exempt, and on-site, with interviews during the week of 11/30/2026.