Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Greene Sullivan State Forest 455356
Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Greene Sullivan State Forest 455356
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Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to worklife balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana we dont just talk about diversity and inclusionwe make it our goal to create a welcoming accessible and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indianas population. As a proud equal opportunity employer 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.
About GreeneSullivan State Forest:
GreeneSullivan was founded in 1936 when various coal companies donated more than 3000 acres of property to the Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.Now the forest boasts almost 9000 acres of beautiful woodland and rolling hills dotted with more than 120 lakes making it one of the most unique areas in Indiana.Popular activities include fishing camping hunting picnicking mushroom hunting horseback riding photography and wildlife viewing.
Salary Statement:
The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies starting at $12.25/hour.
A Day in the Life:
The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers perform duties related to the survey biological monitoring and/or control of property natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:
- Resource Management Techs:Assists with the control of invasive plant species natural area restoration trail maintenance brush and tree removal signage timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.
- Laborers:Work to maintain and repair property buildings grounds and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping mowing firewood processing structure maintenance sign creation trail upkeep carpentry and plumbing based on property needs.
- Clerks:Perform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory stocking reporting budgeting and assisting with other administrative duties.
- Office Assistants:Answer inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
- Entomology Workers (Taxonomists):sort through samples of exotic forest or tree pests of specific concern. Survey samples are collected from high risk sites to determine locations of exotic insects and pathogens in Indiana. Samples of concern are processed and forwarded to a certified taxonomist for further identification and classification.
- Forest Worker:Assist in duties related to the survey biological monitoring and/or control of forestry resources.
- Nursery Workers:Collect weigh test bail and grade seedlings for quality and use. This role also packages tree seedlings and fulfills customer orders.
- Forestry Program Interns:Primarily conduct field inspections of forestlands and complete associated reports. Duties may include assisting with forest inventories timber marking educational programs and timber stand improvement.
- Security Officers:Monitor the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities. Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous but firm manner. This role provides security to facilities construction sites and logging operations as needed including late night visits to area prone to vandalism disturbances and illegal activities.
- Gate Attendants (Ferdinand State Forest Only):Provide quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position the collection of revenue from fees and permits and cash/credit card handling duties.
What Youll Need for Success:
- 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 DNRprovided uniform.
- May be required to travel to different properties.
- May be required to have a valid drivers 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.
- Ability to lift equipment tools or materials up to 50lbs.
- 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 employeremployee 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity inclusion and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Employment Type
Intern
