{"id":79822,"date":"2021-12-24T10:50:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T16:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logan-park.org\/?p=79822"},"modified":"2021-12-24T10:50:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T16:50:20","slug":"mn-dnr-tech-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logan-park.org\/?p=79822","title":{"rendered":"MN DNR Tech Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello!<\/p>\n

I hope you are all doing well. The shallow lakes program just posted our tech positions for this upcoming field season. We will be hiring two techs in Brainerd, MN and two techs in Windom, MN (at my office 😊). Please share this with anyone who might be interested in applying. The application deadline is January 11th.<\/p>\n

Job Class: Natural Resources Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working Title: Shallow Lakes Program Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Who May Apply<\/strong>: Open to all qualified job seekers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Date Posted<\/strong>: 12\/22\/2021<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Closing Date<\/strong>: 01\/11\/2022<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Hiring Agency\/Seniority Unit<\/strong>: Department of Natural Resources<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Division\/Unit<\/strong>: Fish and Wildlife \/ Shallow Lakes Program<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Work Shift\/Work Hours<\/strong>: Day Shift; 7:00 am – 5:30 pm<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Days of Work<\/strong>: Monday – Thursday<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Travel Required<\/strong>: Yes<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Salary Range: <\/strong>$18.61 – $25.87\/hourly; $38,857 – $54,016\/annually<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Classified Status<\/strong>: Classified<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Bargaining Unit\/Union<\/strong>: 207 – AFSCME\/Technical<\/p>\n

\u00b7 AFSCME Work Area<\/strong>: Brainerd Area and Windom Area<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Work Location:<\/strong> Brainerd, MN and Windom, MN<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Employment Condition:<\/strong> Temporary, Full-Time<\/p>\n

\u00b7 FLSA Status: <\/strong>Non-Exempt<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Anticipated Start Date<\/strong>: 04\/20\/2022<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Anticipated End Date<\/strong>: 09\/30\/2022<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Connect 700 Program Eligible: No<\/a><\/p>\n

Job Summary<\/h2>\n

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota\u2019s natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.<\/p>\n

The DNR is currently seeking multiple temporary Natural Resources Technicians located in Brainerd and Windom. The anticipated dates for these temporary positions are April 20, 2022 through September 30, 2022.<\/p>\n

These positions will conduct shallow lake habitat assessments throughout the state of Minnesota. Job duties include preparing survey maps; sampling aquatic vegetation and collecting lake data; identifying aquatic plants, waterfowl, and wetland wildlife; operating motorboats and canoes; backing trailers; writing lake survey reports; and maintaining equipment. Additional responsibilities include data entry and miscellaneous office tasks.<\/p>\n

Working in wet\/rainy\/cold\/windy\/hot\/buggy conditions is necessary. Long hours working out of boats and canoes is required. These lakes typically do not have developed accesses and getting to the lakes will require portaging canoes or dragging boats through cattails and across bogs. The technicians are required to drag rakes full of vegetation, lift gas tanks, and carry small outboard motors several hundred yards or farther. Field work is state-wide, so driving is required.<\/p>\n

Overnight travel will be required up to a week at a time. The DNR will cover transportation and lodging expenses while technicians are in travel status. Food expenses during work-required travel will be reimbursed.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/h2>\n

Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00b7 Knowledge of ecology and wildlife biology.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to use standard field techniques safely and effectively<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Writing and speaking skills sufficient to communicate technical information and record field data.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience maintaining accurate data records and field notes.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to lift outboard motors (55 lbs.) and frequently lift and\/or carry canoes, small boats, and nets full of fish.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to start work in April and work through mid-September<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to correctly identify aquatic vegetation and fishes.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to communicate orally with individuals and small groups.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to safely operate equipment, including trucks (4WD) and boats.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to use GPS units for navigation and waypoint collection, compass, and data tablets.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to construct, repair, and maintain field equipment.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision.<\/p>\n

Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00b7 Associates or bachelor’s degree in wildlife, ecology, natural resource management, or related field.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience in safely operating small boats and trailering boats.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience in aquatic plant identification.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience in fish identification.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience interacting with public land managers and the general public.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Experience with word processing, data entry (Microsoft Excel, Survey123), and GIS programs.<\/p>\n

Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Requires occasionally lifting articles such as 55-pound boat motors and frequently lifting and\/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and\/or leg controls.<\/p>\n

Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver\u2019s License with a clear driving record.<\/p>\n

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:<\/p>\n

1. Employment Reference Check<\/p>\n

2. SEMA4 Records Check<\/p>\n

3. Criminal History Check<\/p>\n

4. Education\/license verification<\/p>\n

Application Details<\/h2>\n

Why Work For Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome, and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs, and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.<\/p>\n

We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Select \u201cApply for Job\u201d at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For additional information about the application process, go to http:\/\/www.mn.gov\/careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you have questions about the position, contact Nicole Hansel-Welch at nicole.hansel-welch or 218-203-4333<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thanks!<\/p>\n

Maggie Gross<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlife Lake Specialist | Shallow Lakes Program<\/p>\n

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

175 County Road 26<\/p>\n

Windom, MN 56101<\/p>\n

Phone: (507) 832-6016<\/p>\n

Email: margaret.gross<\/p>\n

mndnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Pronouns: she\/her\/hers<\/p>\n