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Working Title: Fish and Wildlife Planning and Engagement Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Fish & Wildlife

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $18.26 - $22.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees / AFSCME

• Work Area : Division of Fish & Wildlife - Central Office Headquarters

• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota’s natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.

The DNR is currently seeking a Planning and Engagement Student Worker in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to provide supervised technical assistance to the Division of Fish and Wildlife Policy and Planning Program in the implementation of its work, including but not limited to work planning, staff and public engagement, strategic planning, and policy analysis/development, particularly related to climate change.

The anticipated dates for this temporary, part-time (50%) Student Worker position are from approximately June 1st, 2024, through May 31st, 2025. Working hours and days will be flexible around the student’s class schedule. The position’s workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; 10-15 hours per week while class is in session and 20-30 hours per week during school breaks.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Policy and Planning Program and other division staff in integrating biological and social information into fish and wildlife management, through planning, project management, and public engagement tasks.

• Provide administrative, planning, and communication support to the Fish and Wildlife Climate Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker, you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution, he/she must carry at least six semesters (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

• Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, zoology, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or closely related field.

• Excellent communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.

• Student involvement in fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, natural resources, ecology, zoology, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related research or implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in master's or PhD program in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, zoology, conflict resolution, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field.

• Demonstrated academic, volunteer, or professional achievement recognition or leadership in fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, natural resources, ecology, zoology, conflict resolution, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field.

• Knowledge and experience with standard literature review techniques.

• Knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

• Knowledge and experience with fish and wildlife conservation issues.

• Professional, intern, or volunteer experience working in a professional or academic setting on complex fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, or natural resource event, project, or issue.

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

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.

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.