Winter Seasonal Natural Resources Tech: Outdoors & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County Parks is seeking a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician for the Winter Crew to perform native seed collection, vegetation management, and field surveys at the Bunker Hills Regional Park facility in Andover, MN. This on-site role offers 20–40 hours per week with varied shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; a biology/natural resources background is preferred. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by date of hire with a valid driver’s license.
• Completed degree or program in biology, natural resources management, forestry, horticulture, park management, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience conducting field surveys is preferred.
• Interest in outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Implement native seed collections; identify plant species for seed collection and propagation.
• Remove garlic mustard, buckthorn, and other invasive species using hand, mechanical, and chemical removal techniques.
• Identify and remove diseased trees including oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and emerald ash borer; use GPS to mark infection centers.
• Plant, prune, and water trees.
• Conduct various natural resources tasks including biocontrol collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Biology / natural resources background

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Anoka County Parks is seeking a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician for the Winter Crew to perform native seed collection, vegetation management, and field surveys at the Bunker Hills Regional Park facility in Andover, MN. This on-site role offers 20–40 hours per week with varied shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; a biology/natural resources background is preferred. Pay is $17.50–$19.00 per hour with advancement opportunities.