Natural Resources Technician

Job Posting End Date:
January 19, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $55,640 ($26.75 per hour). The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 01/19/2026 in order to be considered.
** Position Description
** The Anoka County Park’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Natural Resources Technician who will perform various duties.

Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include overseeing reconstruction and restoration of native prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, to include grant writing and reporting, site preparation, prescribed fire management, seed collection, planting, and erosion control.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of 01/26/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
** Pay & Benefits
*** Salary: $55,640 ($26.75 per hour).
* 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $55,640 to $75,108 ($26.75 to $36.11 per hour).
* 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
* Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more at  .
* Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
* Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
* Advancement/professional development opportunities.
** Work Location
*** This position will work at Anoka County Parks Maintenance Facility, located at 1350 Bunker Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
* Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
** Job Duties and Responsibilities*
* * These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Natural Resources Technician.
** Oversee reconstruction and restoration of native prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, to include grant writing and reporting, site preparation, prescribed fire management, seed collection, planting, and erosion control.
* Pruning, planting, and transplanting trees and shrubs, landscape installation and maintenance.
* Perform forest health assessments, tree removal operations, hazard and diseased tree inspections, prescribed burns, timber stand improvements, and terrestrial invasive species control.
* Perform preventative maintenance of tools, light and heavy equipment, specialty equipment calibration and operation.
* Test and monitor water quality, operate, and install lake aeration equipment, and manage aquatic invasive species.
* Communicate and garner support from the public and policy makers regarding the biological and ecological significance of restoring and re-constructing native plant and animal communities.
* Perform other duties as assigned to include winter snow plowing, cross country ski trail grooming, encroachment documentation, general park maintenance, and volunteer coordination and supervision.
* Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
** Qualifications and Requirements:
**** Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
* In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
* Possess or be able to obtain…