Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Urban Forestry

Date Posted:
Mar 30, 2025

Requisition

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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 Forestry Division:

The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations. Some key initiatives of the forestry program include:

• Urban Forestry promotes the plant, health, and ordinances of trees in urban areas
• Fire Management seeks to combat and eliminate wildland fires
• Forest Health monitors forest health and protects them from harmful insects and diseases
• Forest Legacy provides long-term protection to important forest lands
• Forestry Education prepares citizens to make responsible decisions about natural resource management

Role Overview
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This position serves as the Seasonal Urban Forester. Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Assisting with the planning, organizing, and execution of Tree Steward training programs
• Assist with the development of educational and outreach materials
• Help with the coordination of the Indiana Big Tree Register
• Responding to calls and emails regarding programs offered by the Community & Urban Forestry Program

Salary Statement:

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

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, including landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Clerks: Perform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff, including inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Office Assistants: Answer inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to 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.
• 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.
• Forestry Program Interns: 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: 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.
• Gate Attendants (Ferdinand State Forest Only): Provide quality customer service at assigned property station, including the collection of revenue from fees and permits.

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

• High school diploma, GED, or…