Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Grasslands

IN Auditor of State; Howe (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the State of Indiana as a Seasonal Natural Resources Worker, where you can make a significant impact on the environment and community. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including assisting with invasive species control, maintaining park facilities, and providing excellent customer service to visitors. You'll have the opportunity to work in diverse environments and contribute to the conservation of Indiana's natural resources. If you are passionate about nature and want to help protect the state's ecological treasures, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions may need college coursework.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and sustain physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with invasive species control and natural area restoration.
• Perform maintenance on property buildings and grounds.

Skills

Biological principles

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in wildlife management or related fields

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About DNR Fish & Wildlife:
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Salary Statement:
The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Resource Management Techs: Assists with the control of invasive plant species, natural area restoration, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.
• Laborers: Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Clerks: Perform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff, including inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Office Assistants: Answer inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
• Nature Preserves Steward: Assists Regional Ecologists to implement habitat restoration and management plans for native plant and animal communities, including endangered, threatened, or rare species.
• Biological Naturalist Aides: Assist District Biologists with future succession control, food plot plans, fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys.
• Wildlife Science Tech: Assist Wildlife Science Biologists with research and management activities focused on a species or group of species.
• Disease Surveillance Coordinators: Assists State Health Biologists in conducting fish & wildlife response and surveillance activities.
• Shooting Range Officers: Monitor the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience.
• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform.
• May be required to travel to different properties.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May experience working with DOC work release crews.
• May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions.
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment.
• Some positions may require:
  • Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and/or related areas of study.
  • Ability to understand and apply biological principles and techniques relevant to conservation biology.
  • Ability to lift equipment, tools, or materials up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical activity.
  • Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail].

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.