Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Yellowwood State Forest

Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Yellowwood State Forest

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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 Yellowwood State Forest
Yellowwood State Forest is a 25,000‑acre area, of which 2,000 acres were reforested after being abandoned and eroded. Now, the forest contains multiple pine varieties, black locust, black walnut, white oak, and red oak trees. A 133‑acre lake is suitable for boats with electric trolling motors. Two smaller lakes are suitable for rowboats. Recreation includes camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, hunting (in season), and gold panning (a permit is required).

Salary Statement
The hourly wage for this seasonal position starts at $12.25.

• Resource Management Techs
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  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
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  Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.
• Clerks
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  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
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  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
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  Assist in duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of forestry resources.
• Nursery Workers
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  Collect, weigh, test, bail, and grade seedlings for quality and use. This role also packages tree seedlings and fulfills customer orders.
• Forestry Program Interns
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  Primarily conduct field inspections of forest lands and complete associated reports. Duties may include assisting with forest inventories, timber marking, educational programs, and timber stand improvement.
• Security Officers
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  Monitor the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities. Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous, but firm manner. This role provides security to facilities, construction sites, and logging operations as needed, including late night visits to area prone to vandalism, disturbances, and illegal activities.
• Gate Attendants (Ferdinand State Forest Only):
  Provide quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position include the collection of revenue from fees and permits, and cash/credit‑card handling duties.

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience.
• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to wear a DNR‑provided uniform.
• May be required to travel to different properties.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• May have experience working with DOC work‑release crews.
• 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.).
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
• Some positions may require:
  • Completion of some…