Seasonal Natural Resources Tech

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, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About The Adjutant Generals Office:

The Adjutant General's Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO's programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

Role Overview:

This position serves within the Environmental Management Branch of the Indiana Army National Guard. Camp Atterbury located near Edinburgh, IN is the primary duty location for this position. The position will conduct tasks in the field that data for environmental compliance programs and assists with tasks that implement the Camp Atterbury Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). The primary focus of the position is support to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act as well as additional compliance programs.

Individual will serve under direct supervision of the Environmental Manager Supervisor. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to gathering data in the field for the air compliance program, conducting various environmental compliance surveys, assisting compliance personnel, work with invasive species management, timber stand improvement, implementing management prescriptions, fire management, firewood sales, various natural resource related surveys, and other duties as assigned.

Salary Statement:

This position traditionally starts at and hourly rate of $13.00 - $17.00, depending on qualifications, limited to working 180 calendar days.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Measuring and collecting stream and wetland data
• Gather GIS information for support of compliance program
• Visit various locations throughout the state recording data from equipment data plates, hour meters, etc.
• Treating invasive vegetation through a variety of control measures, including herbicide and mechanical intervention
• Chainsaw operation for girdling and felling trees in Timber Stand Improvement Areas
• Applying herbicide utilizing various methods and equipment
• Use technical expertise to implement site specific and comprehensive management plans
• Participation in prescribed burning activities
• Participation in night surveys for endangered species and/or wildlife monitoring efforts on an intermittent basis

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.

What Youll Need for Success:

• Valid high school diploma or HSE; or one (1) year of work experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Experience or knowledge in resource management
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Ability to stand or stoop for extended periods
• Ability to carry a 40-pound pack over rough and hilly terrain
• Agree to a background check
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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.