SNA Habitat Manager & Field Lead

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost health, dental, vision plans

Pension plan

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tax-free benefits accounts

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Windom, MN is seeking a permanent full-time Scientific and Natural Areas Management Specialist to protect and enhance native communities on SNAs in the Southern Region.

You will serve as local point-of-contact, plan habitat projects, supervise prescribed burns, assist with land protection, and engage the public to promote stewardship of rare resources and natural lands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field.
• Three years of professional habitat assessment/management experience (advanced degree may substitute).
• Knowledge of prairie and forest ecology in southern Minnesota; experience with chainsaws and prescribed fire.
• Ability to identify common grasses and flowers; interpret air photos.
• Knowledge of land protection methods and conservation strategies.
• Computers: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint; GIS (ArcGIS Pro).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead and organize.
• Ability to work with diverse people in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Function as the local point-of-contact for SNAs in the Southern Region; identify management needs and plan habitat projects.
• Direct and supervise prescribed burns on lands; assist with safety and plans.
• Seek protection and assist in acquisition of priority lands for SNAs and related programs.
• Coordinate and perform public engagement, outreach, education on SNAs.
• Lead day-to-day field crew operations; assist with budgeting and administrative duties.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Public engagement

Team leadership

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology

Natural resources related degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

GPS

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Windom, MN is seeking a permanent full-time Scientific and Natural Areas Management Specialist to protect and enhance native communities on SNAs in the Southern Region.

You will serve as local point-of-contact, plan habitat projects, supervise prescribed burns, assist with land protection, and engage the public to promote stewardship of rare resources and natural lands.