Wildlife Management Temporary (16 positions)

Conservation Maven; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking multiple Wildlife Management temporary staff across several units in Iowa. The roles involve habitat and wildlife work, including prescribed fire, surveys, and area maintenance. Training provided, and work may require physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.

Positions are temporary with a $15.25 per hour wage. Evening, weekend, and holidays may be required; application materials due by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Education: Wildlife Ecology/Biology or closely related natural resources field.
• 18 years of age and valid driver's license.
• Able to work alone, with teammates, and with the public in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Habitat management including wetlands, prairie and woodland management, native seeding, food plots, and tree/brush removal.
• Prescribed fire assistance including fire-line construction and mop-up.
• Wildlife surveys such as waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, roadside surveys, and disease sampling.
• Area maintenance: mowing, sign posting, fence work, weed control with power tools.

Job description

### Wildlife Management Temporary (16 positions)Save JobIowa Department of Natural ResourcesMultiple,Iowa| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Temporary || Salary | $15.25 per hour || Deadline | Nov 16, 2027 || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |Under the direction of DNR staff, the incumbent will perform a variety of technical tasks across a wildlife management unit. A high level of initiative and commitment is expected. Typical duties include:**Habitat Management**: Performing wetland management, prairie management, woodland management, native prairie seeding, food plot development, and tree/brush removal. This involves using large farm machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools for spraying, disking, and mowing.**Prescribed Fire:** Assisting with prescribed fire implementation for ecological purposes, including fire-line construction, holding, and mop-up. This may require working under physically stressful and adverse conditions.**Wildlife Surveys**: Participating in activities such as waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, August roadside surveys, spring bird point counts, and chronic wasting disease sampling.**Area Maintenance**: General upkeep, including mowing, sign posting, fence work, and noxious weed control using simple power equipment.**Minimum Qualifications:****Education**: Graduated from, currently enrolled in, or on break between semesters of college (or about to enter college from high school).**Major:** Must be in Wildlife Ecology/Biology or a closely related natural resources field.**Age/License**: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.**Work Requirements:** Able to work alone, with teammates, and with the public, in all weather conditions. Must be able to withstand physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, or hauling. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.**Available Locations:*** Blackhawk Wildlife Unit Early, IA 50535* Heritage Hills SubUnit Winterset, IA 50273* Nishnabotna Wildlife Unit Riverton, IA 51650* Red Rock Wildlife Unit Monroe, IA 50170* Iowa River Wildlife Unit Swisher, IA 52338* Saylorville Wildlife Unit Boone, IA 50036* Great Lakes Wildlife Unit Spirit Lake, IA 51360* Clear Lake Wildlife Unit Ventura, IA 50482* Prairie Lakes Wildlife Unit Ruthven, IA 51358* Cedar Wapsi – Big Marsh Parkersburg, IA 50665* Cedar Wapsi – Sweet Marsh Sumner, IA 50674* Upper Iowa Wildlife Unit Decorah, IA 52101* Maquoketa Wildlife Unit Miles, IA 52064* Odessa Wildlife Unit Wapello, IA 52653* Rathbun Wildlife Unit Russell, IA 50238* Sugema Wildlife Unit Keosaqua, IA 52565How To ApplyTo receive full consideration, please submit the following materials by November 16, 2026:* Resume* Cover Letter* Contact Information for Three Professional ReferencesSubmit your application materials via email to: [e-mail] you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.