Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Vallonia Nursery

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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 the DNR Vallonia State Tree Nursery :

Vallonia Nursery produces and distributes high-quality tree seedling stock to Indiana landowners for conservation plantings. Conservation plantings include timber, windbreaks, wildlife food and habitat, watershed and soil protection, reclamation, and education.

Salary Statement :

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25 / hour.

A Day in the Life :

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and / or control of property natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows :

• Resource Management Techs :  Assists 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.
• Laborers :  Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers 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.
• Clerks :  Perform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Office Assistants :  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.
• Entomology Workers (Taxonomists) :  sort through samples of exotic forest or tree pests of specific concern.  Survey samples are collected from high risk sites to determine locations of exotic insects and pathogens in Indiana.  Samples of concern are processed and forwarded to a certified taxonomist for further identification and classification.
• Forest Worker :  Assist in duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and / or control of forestry resources.

Nursery Workers :  Collect, weigh, test, bail, and grade seedlings for quality and use.  This role also packages tree seedlings and fulfills customer orders.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and / or related areas of study is required.

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 and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .