DEPARTMENT: Parks
HOURS: Full-time, temporary up to 6 months
HIRING RANGE: $17.50 - 19.00/hour depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Will vary based on project, sites may include: Lebanon Hills Regional Park Maintenance Facility, Spring Lake Park Reserve Maintenance Facility, Western Service Center and/or teleworking.
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024
Dakota County is seeking seasonal Natural Resource Temps who are enthusiastic about natural resources. The individual(s) must be motivated to perform skilled work, coordinate tasks, and provide assistance with the implementation of natural resource restoration and stewardship projects for the Parks Department.
This posting will be used to fill five Natural Resource Temp positions for the upcoming spring/summer season to work primarily in one of three 'tracks':
- Vegetation Surveying and Monitoring
- Wildlife Surveying and Monitoring
- Native Plant Propagation
The successful candidate(s) will work closely with County Natural Resources staff, other seasonal technicians, volunteers, restoration contractors and Conservation Corps Minnesota crews.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Two years of pertinent coursework working towards a degree in forestry, botany, natural resource management, wildlife management or a closely related field AND 6 months of hands-on natural resource experience; the work experience may have been earned as a volunteer, intern or direct employment.
OR
• A combination of education and direct work experience to equal or exceed 2.5 years. Combination must be directly related to forestry, botany, natural resource management, and/or wildlife management.
AND
• Valid Driver's License
Desired Experience:
• Familiarity with ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, etc.
• Direct work experience in, and knowledge of, prairies, forests and/or wetlands
• Advanced plant identification skills
• Wildlife handling, monitoring and identifying (e.g., herptiles, birds, insects, fish, and small mammals)
• Direct hands-on experience with hoofstock and/or rangeland management
• Experience with plant propagation best practices
• Working with volunteers; providing informal natural resources interpretation to the public
• Working with Excel spreadsheets
• Strong writing skills
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY ONLINE BEFORE THE CLOSE DATE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dakota/
Natural Resources Temp
Posted: January 30, 2024 by MAEE Administration
Category: Dakota County
DEPARTMENT: Parks
HOURS: Full-time, temporary up to 6 months
HIRING RANGE: $17.50 - 19.00/hour depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Will vary based on project, sites may include: Lebanon Hills Regional Park Maintenance Facility, Spring Lake Park Reserve Maintenance Facility, Western Service Center and/or teleworking.
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024
Dakota County is seeking seasonal Natural Resource Temps who are enthusiastic about natural resources. The individual(s) must be motivated to perform skilled work, coordinate tasks, and provide assistance with the implementation of natural resource restoration and stewardship projects for the Parks Department.
This posting will be used to fill five Natural Resource Temp positions for the upcoming spring/summer season to work primarily in one of three 'tracks':
The successful candidate(s) will work closely with County Natural Resources staff, other seasonal technicians, volunteers, restoration contractors and Conservation Corps Minnesota crews.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Two years of pertinent coursework working towards a degree in forestry, botany, natural resource management, wildlife management or a closely related field AND 6 months of hands-on natural resource experience; the work experience may have been earned as a volunteer, intern or direct employment.
OR
• A combination of education and direct work experience to equal or exceed 2.5 years. Combination must be directly related to forestry, botany, natural resource management, and/or wildlife management.
AND
• Valid Driver's License
Desired Experience:
• Familiarity with ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, etc.
• Direct work experience in, and knowledge of, prairies, forests and/or wetlands
• Advanced plant identification skills
• Wildlife handling, monitoring and identifying (e.g., herptiles, birds, insects, fish, and small mammals)
• Direct hands-on experience with hoofstock and/or rangeland management
• Experience with plant propagation best practices
• Working with volunteers; providing informal natural resources interpretation to the public
• Working with Excel spreadsheets
• Strong writing skills
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY ONLINE BEFORE THE CLOSE DATE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dakota/
DEPARTMENT: Parks
HOURS: Full-time, temporary up to 6 months
HIRING RANGE: $17.50 - 19.00/hour depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Will vary based on project, sites may include: Lebanon Hills Regional Park Maintenance Facility, Spring Lake Park Reserve Maintenance Facility, Western Service Center and/or teleworking.
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024
Dakota County is seeking seasonal Natural Resource Temps who are enthusiastic about natural resources. The individual(s) must be motivated to perform skilled work, coordinate tasks, and provide assistance with the implementation of natural resource restoration and stewardship projects for the Parks Department.
This posting will be used to fill five Natural Resource Temp positions for the upcoming spring/summer season to work primarily in one of three 'tracks':
The successful candidate(s) will work closely with County Natural Resources staff, other seasonal technicians, volunteers, restoration contractors and Conservation Corps Minnesota crews.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Two years of pertinent coursework working towards a degree in forestry, botany, natural resource management, wildlife management or a closely related field AND 6 months of hands-on natural resource experience; the work experience may have been earned as a volunteer, intern or direct employment.
OR
• A combination of education and direct work experience to equal or exceed 2.5 years. Combination must be directly related to forestry, botany, natural resource management, and/or wildlife management.
AND
• Valid Driver's License
Desired Experience:
• Familiarity with ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, etc.
• Direct work experience in, and knowledge of, prairies, forests and/or wetlands
• Advanced plant identification skills
• Wildlife handling, monitoring and identifying (e.g., herptiles, birds, insects, fish, and small mammals)
• Direct hands-on experience with hoofstock and/or rangeland management
• Experience with plant propagation best practices
• Working with volunteers; providing informal natural resources interpretation to the public
• Working with Excel spreadsheets
• Strong writing skills
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY ONLINE BEFORE THE CLOSE DATE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dakota/