Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Sugar Ridge FWA
About the role
The State of Indiana offers a range of seasonal opportunities across 60+ agencies. Positions are available at Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area, where you'll manage wildlife and habitat.
Responsibilities
- Wetland management
- Prescribed burning
- Tree removal with hand tools
- Operation of tractors and agricultural implements
- Operation of skid loader with stump grinder and/or forestry cutter
- Timber stand improvement
- Litter removal
- Control of noxious weeds and other undesired vegetation
- Sign maintenance
- Welding
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Lawn mowing
- Weed eating
Qualifications
- Completed or enrolled in wildlife, fisheries, or other natural resource-related course of study preferred but not required
- Interest in, and knowledge of farming, construction, waterfowl, wetlands, and/or bottomland hardwood forests will be considered in candidate selection
- You must be able to perform demanding tasks in a variety of outdoor conditions
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Pay and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $13.50 for Wildlife Tech. $13.00 for Range Safety Officer
- No benefits or paid holidays
- Housing: On-site housing is available
What You'll Need for Success
- High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience
- Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to wear a DNR-provided uniform
- Ability to travel to different properties
- Ability to work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment
- 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 50 lbs.
- Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical activity
- Ability to carry out assignments with general instruction and limited supervision
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana
- 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.