Student Worker Para Prof Sr

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Education Verification
• License / Certification Verification

• Working Title:
  
  Student Worker Para Prof Sr
• Job Class:
  Student Worker Para Professional Senior
• Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/10/2026
• Closing Date: 03/02/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Forestry
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Forestry Resource Assessment
• 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 Division of Forestry is seeking to hire a temporary Part‑Time Student Worker Para Professional in St. Paul, MN. The future incumbent is anticipated to work March 2026 through December 2026. This position exists primarily to perform GIS services or analysis. Coordinate with staff to assist on assigned project work, program, design, write and code GIS and spatial analysis scripts or other project work with the Resource Assessment Program (RAP).

Examples include forest inventory tree plot database editing, urban street tree survey data analysis, cartography, GIS spatial analysis, data entry, editing, programming, Power App creation and other project work.

• Collect, analyze, manipulate, and organize geospatial datasets using GIS. Create maps using GIS, spatial data, aerial photography, and other remotely sensed data to support program inventory and assessment projects.
• Database design and implementation using Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI, visualizations and automations in support of Resource Assessment Program.
• Other duties as assigned to support RAP program and Department or Division needs.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis for field work and meeting.

To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be “off” for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in a post‑secondary or graduate program.

If a student is enrolled at a credit‑granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non‑credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.

You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

• Completion of 1 year of post‑secondary education in Civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering;
  Forest Hydrology;
  Geography;
  Geology;
  Geophysics;
  Hydrogeology;
  Natural Resources and Environmental Studies;
  Soil Science;
  Water Resources Management; or equivalent; including at least two courses in hydrology, hydraulics, or hydrogeology.
• Communication skills, sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to accurately record, transcribe, and transfer data electronically.
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