Seasonal Natural Resources Tech

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.

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.

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting 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 opportunity to work 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. The position will conduct tasks that implement the Camp Atterbury Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP).

The salary for this for this position is $13.00 - $17.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, limited to working 180 calendar days.

Potential duties are widely varied and conducted in support of a full spectrum natural resources management team. Opportunity exists for hands on experience in numerous natural resources disciplines, with potential assignments in support of any of the activities below.

• Prescribed fire implementation as a member of a crew
• Support to forestry including inventory, TSI and timber sale administration
• Invasive species removal and management
• Pesticide application
• Wildlife monitoring
• White tail deer management and survey
• Threatened and Endangered Species Monitoring
• Wildlife trapping
• Land rehabilitation
• Grassland improvement and restoration
• Chainsaw operation
• Water quality monitoring

• Valid high School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE); or one (1) year of work experience.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Indiana Department of Corrections Work Crew Boss (training & certification provided).
• Possess or obtain pesticide license of RT or greater.
• 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 terrain.
• Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word).
• 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  .