Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Wildlife Research

State of Indiana•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About DNR Fish & Wildlife: The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. We're currently actively hiring for a Seasonal Clerk!

Requirements

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 DNR-provided uniform.
May be required to travel to different properties.
May be required to have a valid driver’s 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.).

Nice To Haves

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.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources.
Assist 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.
Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. 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.
Perform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
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.
Assist Regional Ecologists to implement habitat restoration and management plans for native plant and animal communities, including endangered, threatened, or rare species. Duties may include physical or chemical removal of invasive plant species, natural area restoration, controlled/prescribed burns, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement.
Assist District Biologists with future succession control, food plot plans, fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys. Duties may include data collection, species monitoring, mowing, planting, and managing habitats for wildlife.
Interview anglers, collect biological information and tissues from various fish species, and enter data on relevant forms and/or systems.
Assist Wildlife Science Biologists with research and management activities focused on a species or group of species. Duties may include developing and conducting surveys, building, and maintaining traps, equipment maintenance, coordinating volunteers, entering data, staffing check stations, and processing carcasses.
Assist properties with wildlife management activities or Hatchery Biologists with fish production and stocking. Duties may include fish culture, fish stocking, facility and equipment maintenance, wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed fire, planting, mowing, disking, and tree cutting. This role may also assist with wildlife surveys and samples.
Monitor the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.