Natural Resources Technician

Salary : $81,239.81 - $101,320.54 Annually
Location : Maintenance Facility Burnsville, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00231
Department:Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Details
As a Natural Resources Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, administration, and implementation of programs in the Natural Resources department relating to water resources management, outreach and education, upland habitat management, and wildlife management. You will benefit from Burnsville's leading-edge Total Rewards package and be part of a collaborative environment in a strengths-based culture of support and development.
The collaborative activities of the Natural Resource staff with their team, across departments and with local partners, community members and businesses impact lives daily by providing healthy accessible natural areas, using and advocating environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices, and works to preserve and protect the city's Natural Resources.
This role is non-exempt and has a starting salary of $39.06/hr. Learn more about the
How you'll use your strengths every day
The Natural Resources Technician values people and perspectives by:

• Implementing Natural Resources outreach and education effort, including occasional public presentations and attendance at workshops/events.
• Lead seasonal staff and volunteers in habitat management, garden and water quality sampling.

They are on the leading edge when they:

• Assist with habitat management programs including native prairie management work and invasive species control.
• Assist with lake management activities and wetland related regulatory issues.

And they expect the best by:

• Manage raingardens and native plant gardens, including weed control, mulching, and managing contact work.
• Monitor lake levels and conduct e.coli testing on public beach.

What you'll bring to help you be successful

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies, or other Natural Resources related field; or equivalent combination of training and education to perform the work.
• Experience in native plant identification and habitat management.
• Experience in water resources and wildlife management.
• Experience using GIS based software.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain.
• Local government experience preferred.
• An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives.

BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE
In Burnsville, we create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. We offer total rewards, development opportunities, and flexibility that reflect our commitment to you.
Total Rewards
Providing the highest level of care for our community starts with caring well for you. We provide a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Focused on your wellbeing, our total rewards include:

• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Up to four weeks bereavement and caregiver leave.
• Leave donation options to take care of one-another.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance and options for caring for your family.
• Employer yearly contribution to HSA or HRA/VEBA plans of $3,200 for single and $5,120 for employee-plus and family coverage.
• City contribution to your retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Vacation equivalency that recognizes your professional expertise.
• Sick leave and 13 paid holidays annually.

Employee Development
We believe that we all can benefit from ongoing learning and growth. We offer focused development opportunities through our organizational university, Burnsville University, to help people and teams be their best. Our comprehensive onboarding path engages new employees right from the start, with a year-long experience focused on connecting you to our organization and community.
Work Your Way
We are committed to flexibility in meeting the needs of our employees while continuing to provide excellent service to our organization and community. That's why we encourage remote and flexible work, when we are able. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop, adjust your start time, or wear jeans on a Monday, we encourage employees to work in a way that allows you to be your best.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies or other Natural Resources related field; or equivalent combination of training and education to perform the work?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have experience in native plant identification and habitat management?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience in water resources and wildlife management?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience using GIS based software?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a valid driver's license or are you eligible to be licensed at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of experience do you have working in Natural Resources?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

07
Do you have experience supervising volunteers, seasonal employees or other staff?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

08
Do you have experience with any of the following? Check all that apply.

• Field sampling, Aquatic plant management and water quality best management practices.
• Habitat management field, including any experience applying herbicide to control invasive species.
• Garden maintenance, especially related to the installation and maintenance of raingardens.
• Plant identification, especially identification of native plants or tree identification
• None of the above

09
Do you have experience responding to questions from the public regarding environmental issues and/or working on environmental education projects, especially related to water quality or habitat management?

• Yes
• No

Required Question