Seasonal Natural Resources Worker

About This Role

Perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and control of natural resources at the Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area. This role involves various outdoor and administrative tasks to support conservation efforts in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources
• Assist with the control of invasive plant species and natural area restoration
• Conduct trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, and signage tasks
• Maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities (landscaping, mowing, carpentry, plumbing)
• Support property staff with inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and administrative duties
• Answer inquiries and provide customer service to park visitors
• Implement habitat restoration and management plans for native plant and animal communities
• Assist District Biologists with fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys and data collection
• Interview anglers, collect biological information from fish species, and enter data
• Assist Wildlife Science Biologists with research and management activities, including surveys and data entry
• Assist with fish production, stocking, facility and equipment maintenance
• Monitor activities of visitors using the shooting range and educate on safe gun handling

Requirements

• 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 in various environments and adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience
• Entry level role, or one year of work experience, optionally some college coursework

Nice to Have

• Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry, and/or related areas of study
• Ability to understand and apply basic biological principles, ecological variables, plant identification, and invasive plant management techniques
• Valid driver’s license