Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Forestry Health

About the DNR Forestry Division

The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations. Some key initiatives of the forestry program include:

• Urban Forestry promotes the planting, health, and ordinances of trees in urban areas
• Fire Management seeks to combat and eliminate wildland fires
• Forest Health monitors forest health and protects them from harmful insects and diseases
• Forest Legacy provides long-term protection to important forest lands
• Forestry Education prepares citizens to make responsible decisions about natural resource management

Pay

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

Requirements

• 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 be required to have a valid driver’s license
• May experience working with DOC work release crews
• 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.)
• Some positions may require: Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and/or related areas of study is required.
• Ability to understand and apply through on the job training and using previous, relevant experience basic biological principals, ecological variables and interactions, plant identification, herbicide application, invasive plant management techniques (of conservation biology, the management of forests, wetlands, and prairie habitats), and life histories of invasive plants.
• Able to lift equipment, tools, or materials up to 50lbs.
• Able to sustain periods of strenuous physical activity.
• Able to carry out assignments with general instruction and limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and/or related areas of study is required.
• Ability to understand and apply through on the job training and using previous, relevant experience basic biological principals, ecological variables and interactions, plant identification, herbicide application, invasive plant management techniques (of conservation biology, the management of forests, wetlands, and prairie habitats), and life histories of invasive plants.
• Ability to lift equipment, tools, or materials up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical activity.
• Able to carry out assignments with general instruction and limited supervision.

Benefits

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.