Tech Parks & Trails

Job Class:
Natural Resources Technician Parks & Trails

• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/09/2026
• Closing Date:09/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Region 4
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Thursday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:

Parks & Trails Technician

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job

• Location:
  
  Elysian
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/09/2026
• Closing Date:09/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Region 4
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Thursday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Elysian
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent, full-time Natural Resources Technician Parks and Trails position, located in Elysian, MN. The days of work are Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This position acts as a lead worker providing technical work in implementing programs, activities, policies and rules among Minnesota's state parks and trails systems, including promoting effective land acquisition, land management and development and rehabilitation projects.

• Assist with the creation of work plans and directs the activities of field staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and/or crews and contractors.
• Provide technical assistance in the management and operations of Area 4C
  - Elysian Office.
• Implement operations and development, maintenance, and rehabilitation programs.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, provide GIS support, and provide administrative support to the division.
• Implement visitor and public relations to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Enforce division rules and state laws, respond to emergencies, and implement resource management programs.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Position requires a Class A license, passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise, qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A will be allowed up to 6 months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.

AND

• An Associate’s Degree in Natural Resource Recreation Management or closely related area (e.g. Forestry with a recreation emphasis;
  Parks and Recreation with a resource management emphasis;
  Recreation and Leisure Studies with a resource emphasis, Recreation Resource Management, Environmental Studies.

OR

• Two years (24 months) experience as a Laborer Trades and Equipment, General Laborer, Building and Grounds Worker, Parks Worker or other classification performing similar work which will include…