Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Lieber SRA

State of Indiana; Cloverdale (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Indiana is recruiting Seasonal Natural Resources Workers to support Lieber State Recreation Area and other properties. You will provide customer service and education to visitors while helping maintain park resources, with several specialized roles across different parks.

Positions are seasonal, with duties ranging from interpretive education to cave tours and habitat management. Typical hours and weather exposure apply; a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or one 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 experience working in potentially inclement weather.
• May experience working with DOC work release crews.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May perform duties in a variety of environments (office, field, rugged terrain, extreme weather).
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (tractors, disks, mowers, etc.).
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Interpretive Specialists: Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.
• Naturalist Aides: Assists with education of the nature center programming, local flora and fauna, and local animal species; may assist in animal care and maintenance of the nature center.
• Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only): Assists with education of period-appropriate trades and crafts, including woodworking and weaving, while presenting cultural history.
• Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only): Educate the public on cave natural history; schedule reservations and collect tour fees; maintain equipment and facilities.
• Resource Management Techs: Assists with invasive species control, restoration, trail maintenance, and signage.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver\'s license

Outdoor work in weather

Travel between properties

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 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.

About Lieber State Recreation Area

In the 1800s, Lieber State Recreation Area was inhabited by the Miami, Shawnee, and Potawatomi. In 1809, the great Miami Indian Confederacy sold the southern one-third of area to the U.S. government. In 1952, Cagle’s Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White River watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to beautiful Cataract Falls. These falls resulted from two pre-glacial bedrock ridges buried beneath ancient lake sediments of the Illinoisan glacial period. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, playgrounds, swimming, and water skiing.

Salary Statement

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

A Day In The Life

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the property's natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Interpretive Specialists: Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.
• Naturalist Aides: Assists with education of the nature center programming, local/common flora and fauna, and local/common animal species. This position may also assist in the care of animals (feeding, watering, and bedding changes) and the general maintenance of the nature center.
• Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only): Assists with education of period-appropriate trades, techniques, and crafts while presenting cultural history. Trades include woodworking, leatherwork, broom-making, blacksmith, weaving, and milling.
• Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only): Educate the general public on the natural history of caves. Tour Guides assist with scheduling reservations and collecting tour fees. Further, research may be required on the identification and care of relevant flora and fauna. Tour Guides are expected to maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed.
• 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.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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 experience working in potentially inclement weather
• May experience working with DOC work release crews
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
• 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. 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.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .