Natural Resources Technician

Anoka County

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anoka County Park’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Natural Resources Technician who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include overseeing reconstruction and restoration of native prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, to include grant writing and reporting, site preparation, prescribed fire management, seed collection, planting, and erosion control. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of 01/26/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Possess or be able to obtain within six months a Department of Agriculture Tree Inspectors license.
• Possess or be able to obtain within six months a Pesticide’s Applicator’s License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within six months and maintain a Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use

Nice To Haves

• Degree in natural resources or related field.
• Experience in natural resources, ecology, forestry, wildlife, horticulture, or a directly related field.
• Knowledge of Department of Agriculture rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconstruction and restoration of native prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, to include grant writing and reporting, site preparation, prescribed fire management, seed collection, planting, and erosion control.
• Pruning, planting, and transplanting trees and shrubs, landscape installation and maintenance.
• Perform forest health assessments, tree removal operations, hazard and diseased tree inspections, prescribed burns, timber stand improvements, and terrestrial invasive species control.
• Perform preventative maintenance of tools, light and heavy equipment, specialty equipment calibration and operation.
• Test and monitor water quality, operate, and install lake aeration equipment, and manage aquatic invasive species.
• Communicate and garner support from the public and policy makers regarding the biological and ecological significance of restoring and re-constructing native plant and animal communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include winter snow plowing, cross country ski trail grooming, encroachment documentation, general park maintenance, and volunteer coordination and supervision.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed