Seasonal Resource Management - Mississinewa Lake

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About Mississinewa Lake:

Mississinewa Lake, one of the three Upper Wabash flood-control reservoirs, offers excellent fishing, hunting and boating opportunities in the heart of north-central Indiana. In addition to featuring a 400-plus-site campground and family cabins, Mississinewa was the first state property in Indiana to introduce seasonal camping, where visitors can retain a campsite for the entire season in an all-new campground. The expanses of forests, prairies and farmland surrounding the lake provide attractive habitat to a wide variety of wildlife, exhibiting exceptional viewing opportunities for hikers, bird watchers and touring bicyclists.

Salary Information:

This position starts at a minimum rate of $9.15 per hour; however, pay may be commensurate with experience and the starting rate may vary for the position for which you apply.

As the Seasonal Resource Management Technician, you will perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources. This role will also assist in the maintenance of property facilities and equipment.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• General Resource Management Technicians 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.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Candidates shall have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) or one (1) year of work experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and/or related areas of study is required for some roles.
• This role may be required to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Individual may be required to wear a DNR provided uniform.
• May be required to travel to additional properties.
• May be required to work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of scientific methods, procedures and theories applicable to the management of invasive plant populations
• 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.
• Individuals may experience working in potentially inclement weather.
• Individuals may experience working directly with offenders.
• 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.).

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.