**Working Title: NR Tech Parks & Trails** **Job Class: Natural Resources Technician Parks & Trails** **Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID** : 86859 + **Location** : Lanesboro + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 07/03/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/23/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources + **Division/Unit** : DNR Parks & Trails Region 3 + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday 7:00am -5:30pm + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** $24.05 - $33.73 / hourly; $50,216 - $70,428 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Lanesboro Area + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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 position based out of Lanesboro, MN. This position will support the counties of Winona, Filmore, and Houston. The work hours are 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday - Thursday. This position exists to provide technical work in implementing programs, activities, policies and rules among Minnesota’s state parks and trails systems, including promoting effective land acquisition, land management and development and rehabilitation projects. Specifically, the person in this position acts as a lead worker to: + Assist with the creation of work plans and directs the activities of field staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and/or crews and contractors. + Implement operations and development, maintenance, rehabilitation programs. + Analyze data, prepare reports and provide administrative support to the division. + Implement visitor and public relations to diverse audiences and stakeholders. + Enforce division rules and state laws, respond to emergencies, and implements resource management programs. + Conduct other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** Position requires a Class A Driver's License (CDL), passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise, qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A license will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment. **Applicants must meet or exceed ONE of the following requirements to be considered further:** + 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. + Knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to provide lead worker direction to Laborers Trades & Equipment, Buildings & Grounds Workers, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) employees, General Laborers, Greenview State Park employees, Minnesota Conservation Corp (MCC) Workers, Sentence-to-Service (STS) crews, Volunteers, as assigned. Knowledge and Experience in carpentry and construction trades necessary for building maintenance and repair, including dock installations and minor bridge repairs. + Ability to use GPS and GIS in establishing locations, marking, tracking, creating data bases and reporting. + 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 visitors when issues arise. + Equipment operation and maintenance experience including tractor, watercraft, chainsaw, backhoe, large trucks, pickups, UTVs, ATVs and Riding Mowers, + Communications skills sufficient to provide clear instruction, gather information and questions, and provide appropriate responses. + Ability to acquire Park Ranger Certification and Advanced Chainsaw Certification. + Knowledge in carpentry and construction trades necessary for building maintenance and repair, including replacement and repair of doors & windows, and siding repair + Skill in word processing sufficient to create professional looking documents with proper grammar and punctuation and spreadsheet skills sufficient to track and report data. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor'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). + Experience with GPS and GIS in establishing locations, marking, tracking, creating databases and reporting. + Equipment operation and routine maintenance experience (ex: changing tires; operating equipment; backing up large vehicles) on outdoor vehicles and equipment such as tractor loader, backhoe, one ton and larger trucks, pickups, OHV’s and riding mowers. + Experience and skills assessing State Trail 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. + Public contact experience. + Conflict resolution skills sufficient to deal effectively when issues arise. **Additional Requirements** This position requires current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one in the first six (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.