Cooperative Habitat Technician-Sioux County Conservation/IA DNR

Summary: Full-time cooperative position between Sioux County Conservation and Iowa Dept of Natural Resources (DNR). This position will work with other Conservation Board, DNR, and Pheasants Forever staff in primarily Sioux and Lyon Counties performing project administration, habitat management, facility development/maintenance, equipment operation/maintenance, wildlife population management, conservation education, etc. This is a limited term position with funding guaranteed through June 30, 2027 with the potential for position continuation. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to work with Sioux County Conservation and Iowa DNR Wildlife professionals to learn resource management skills and to advance his/her career.

Work Hours: Typically 8 hours per day Mon - Fri, but occasional additional hours required.

TO APPLY: Application form can be found at https://siouxcountyia.gov/ or Siouxcountyparks.org. Print application and send with cover letter and resume, stating reasons for interest in this position, and a list of references with knowledge of your skills and abilities to: Sioux County Conservation Board, Administration Office, 4051 Cherry Ave., Hawarden, Iowa 51023 or conservation@siouxcounty.org

Applications will be accepted until March 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field is required
• Previous experience in project administration, habitat management, and facility/equipment maintenance is preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications and training for job duties

Essential Functions:

• Function within a small work team to accomplish land management and supervise other staff
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and helpful manner
• Perform strenuous work and work under inclement conditions at times
• Possess knowledge of wildlife management principles and be able to apply them to management actions
• Learn knowledge of basic federal, state, and county laws as they relate to wildlife resources
• Able to safely operate and maintain hand tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Possess basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills
• Possess knowledge of basic computer programs including Microsoft, Adobe, and ESRI GIS software.
• Must have a high standard of ethical conduct and integrity, be accountable, be highly productive, work well with others and have a team focus, have strong customer relations skills, and have strong wildlife technical, communication, and computer skills.
• Able to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain a CDL (class A with combination vehicle endorsement), Pesticide License (Core and Category 6), CPR/First Aid certification, Chainsaw Safety (S-212), and Firefighter Training certification (S-130/190, L-180, and field day).

Benefits: Includes IPERS retirement, very affordable health insurance with a low deductible, employer-paid life insurance, dental, vision, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays.

All applications and/or resumes will be open to public inspection unless requested in writing to be kept confidential.

Sioux County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Sioux County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,500