Working Title: NR Tech Parks & Trails

Job Class: Natural Resources Technician Parks & Trails

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 84196

• Location : Two Harbors

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/22/2025

• Closing Date : 03/14/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.05 - $33.73 / hourly; $50,216 - $70,428 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Two Harbors Area

• FLSA Status : Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Natural Resources Technician Parks and Trails position in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Work hours are 7:00am-5:30pm Monday - Thursday in the Spring/Summer/Fall and 7:00pm-5:30am Thursday - Sunday in the Winter.

This position exists to provide technical work in implementing programs, activities, policies, and rules among Minnesota's state parks and trails systems in District 4 Area 2C, including promoting effective land acquisition, land management and development, and rehabilitation projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee work plans and direct the daily activities of field staff, seasonal staff, green view staff, volunteers and/or crews and contractors, and assist with creation of work plans, to accomplish division programs and goals.

• Implement operations and development, maintenance, rehabilitation programs so that safe, high-quality facilities are available to the public consistent with program and work plan goals, policies and procedures.

• Analyze data, prepare reports, prepare permit applications, provide GIS support, and provide administrative support to the division to help ensure division goals are accomplished, support operations, and promote effective land acquisition, management and development and rehabilitation (D & R) projects.

• Implement visitor and public relations to inform the public, local clubs, and federal, state, and local agencies and government units on division activities, projects and rules, and promote positive public relations and the achievement of division and agency goals and objectives.

• Within state parks, trails, and recreation areas, enforce division rules and state laws, respond to emergencies, and implement resource management programs so that visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience, appropriate fees are collected, and natural communities and cultural resources are restored and protected.

• Assure responsibility for safety and accountability for safety performance so that employees perform tasks according to established safety procedures and reduce injuries and equipment damage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a Class A license, passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A will be allowed up to 6 months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.

AND

• Associate's Degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area (e.g. Forestry with a recreation emphasis; Parks and Recreation with a resource management emphasis, Recreation and Leisure Studies with a resource emphasis, Recreation Resource Management, Environmental Studies;

OR

• Two years (24 months) experience as a Building and Grounds Worker, Parks Worker or other classification performing similar work.

Additional Requirements:

• Work experience providing work direction to staff, volunteers or other supplemental work groups. TO RECEIVE CREDIT, APPLICANT RESUMES MUST REFLECT past experience with responsibilities for establishing work priorities, scheduling work assignments, and instructing employees on how to complete their work tasks, etc.

• Public contact experience.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to create and maintain a positive work environment for staff and positive experience for park visitors.

• Conflict resolution skills sufficient to deal effectively with staff and park visitors when issues arise.

• Skill in word processing sufficient to create professional looking documents with proper grammar and punctuation and spreadsheet skills sufficient to track and report data.

• Communications skills sufficient to provide clear instruction, gather information and questions, and provide appropriate responses.

• Ability to operate tractors, trucks, trailers, mowers, chain saws, etc.

• Ability to acquire Park Ranger Certification and Advanced Chainsaw Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current class A license.

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area (e.g. Forestry with a recreation emphasis; Parks and Recreationwith a resource management emphasis; Recreation and Leisure Studies with a resource emphasis, Recreation Resource Management, EnvironmentalStudies).

• Knowledge and experience of (or the ability to become proficient in) GPS and GIS in establishing locations, marking, tracking, creating data bases andreporting.

• Equipment operation and routine maintenance experience (ex: changing tires; operating equipment; backing up large vehicles) on outdoor vehicles andequipment such as tractor loader, backhoe, one ton and larger trucks, pickups, OHV’s and riding mowers.

• Experience and skills assessing Area and State Park programs and facility condition.

• Experience providing direction to field staff, volunteers or other supplemental work groups for work plans.

• Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills sufficient to create and maintain a positive work environment for staff and positive experience for recreation users.

• Experience establishing work priorities, scheduling work assignments, and instructing employees on how to complete their work tasks, etc.

Additional Requirements

This position requires current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment. The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be included in the ongoing DNR random drug and alcohol test program.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.