Seasonal Natural Resources Technician

Anoka County

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Anoka County Parks 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 Seasonal Natural Resources Technician who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include conducting a multitude of natural resources-related tasks including but not limited to biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys. This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma.
Must be 18 years of age or older by date of hire with a valid driver’s license, and successfully pass a driver’s license background check.

Nice To Haves

Completed degree or program in biology, natural resources management, forestry, horticulture, park management, or a closely related field.
Experience conducting field surveys.
Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Implement native seed collections; properly identify plant species for seed collection and propagation.
Remove garlic mustard, buckthorn, and other invasive species utilizing hand, mechanical, and chemical removal techniques.
Identify and remove diseased trees including oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and emerald ash borer; utilization of GPS systems for marking infection centers.
Plant, prune, and water trees.
Conduct a multitude of natural resources-related tasks including but not limited to biocontrol agent collection, monitoring and dispersal, aquatic vegetation management, prescribed burns, vegetation removal, and field surveys.