Seasonal Natural Resources Tech

Overview

Work for Indiana:
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. You will find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance, with the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer 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 alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

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. The position will conduct field tasks that gather data for environmental compliance programs and assist with tasks that implement the Camp Atterbury Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). The primary focus is support to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and additional compliance programs.

Individual will serve under the direct supervision of the Environmental Manager Supervisor. Specific responsibilities include gathering data in the field for the air compliance program, conducting various environmental compliance surveys, assisting compliance personnel, working with invasive species management, timber stand improvement, implementing management prescriptions, fire management, firewood sales, various natural resource-related surveys, and other duties as assigned.

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

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Measuring and collecting stream and wetland data
• Gather GIS information in support of compliance programs
• Visit various locations throughout the state recording data from equipment data plates, hour meters, etc.
• Treat 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 using 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.

• 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

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

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

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