Work is Approx: May-Sept

Salary $15-$18 per hour

Do you enjoy working in the outdoors performing tasks associated with the maintenance of state parks natural resources? This is the position for you! Join our team as a Seasonal Biological Science Technician.

Summary of Work

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to tree and shrub planting and maintenance; restoration seeding; calibration of herbicide application equipment; safely applying herbicide spray mixtures to targeted vegetation; operating ATV's, pickups, tractors with spray delivery systems, backpack sprayers; operating chainsaws and use of small hand tools for mechanical removal of noxious and invasive plant species. Technician will be required to attend training and safety sessions. Maintain detailed daily activity records and pesticide application records.

Will be responsible for performing tasks associated with the maintenance of state parks natural resources. The focus of the work will be noxious weed control, but tasks may also include invasive species control; tree/shrub planting and maintenance; restoration seeding, and trail maintenance.

Working environments vary considerably in this occupation. Technicians will work in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Field operations will be based out of ND Parks and Recreation headquarters, but position requires travel around the state to several state parks during the field season with overnight stays. Hours of work will vary with no weekend work.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in or studies in natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, agriculture or related field of study. Relevant experience may be considered in place of education. Must have or the ability to obtain a commercial applicator's pesticide certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be self-motivated with the ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and or achieve work objectives. Knowledge of plant identification preferable. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, work without supervision daily, work outdoors in extreme hot, cold, rainy, and windy weather conditions.

Willingness to travel within North Dakota with overnight stays. Lodging/living facilities are available to employees at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan, ND. Meals and lodging while the employee are away from their normal working and living residence will be provided based on state reimbursement rates.

Application Procedures

All applications for open North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department positions must be made online through the state of North Dakota’s Job Seekers website. Paper submissions will no longer be accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Parks & Recreation Department regrets it does not provide Sponsorships.

Application must clearly explain the experience in previous employment positions held if applicable.

Additional documents to be submitted:

• Three (3) references.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a possible background and criminal investigation so it is very important to be thorough and detailed on all the application sections.

Applicants should contact Lynn Spomer at 701-328-5357 or lspomer@nd.gov in advance of the position closing date if the applicant is requiring accommodations during the application, recruitment, or selection processes.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Learn more about Parks & Recreation Department at: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov

Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits

Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov