Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Sugar Ridge FWA

Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Sugar Ridge FWA

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 Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area:
The Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area is composed of six areas, totaling approximately 8,500 acres. Much of the area was strip-mined and then donated to the state. It features about 100 pits and lakes, along with rows of overburden from the mining operation. The land that has not been mined is mostly rough and rolling. Most revenues are derived from hunting, fishing, and trapping license sales.

Sugar Ridge also receives federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson program funds to aid fish and wildlife restoration.

Participate in all aspects of wildlife and habitat management on 8,500-acre Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area and 2500-acre Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area. Seasonal workers will gain experience in managed wetlands, bottomland hardwood forests, and upland prairies. Seasonal workers hired for this position will likely be heavily involved in water level manipulation, wetland management, prescribed burning, and woodland management.

Seasonal employee will assist in trapping and banding of Doves and Wood Ducks on the wildlife area in the Summer. Sugar Ridge FWA is currently hiring for a Wildlife Tech, and provided housing is available on-site.

• Wetland management
• Prescribed burning
• Tree removal with hand tools
• Operation of tractors and agricultural implements (disking, mowing, planting food crops, etc.)
• Operation of skid loader with stump grinder and/or forestry cutter
• Timber stand improvement
• Litter removal
• Control of noxious weeds and other undesired vegetation
• Sign maintenance
• Welding
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Lawn mowing
• Weed eating

Completed or enrolled in wildlife, fisheries, or other natural resource-related course of study preferred but not required. Interest in, and knowledge of farming, construction, waterfowl, wetlands, and/or bottomland hardwood forests will be considered in candidate selection. You must be able to perform demanding tasks in a variety of outdoor conditions. Must have a valid driver's license.

$13.50 an hour. No benefits or paid holidays.

On-site housing is available.