What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Technician 2 position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Realty Section is looking for a skilled program manager with technical skills in natural resources management and GIS to administer a cooperative farming program, a natural resource area management operations program, and our sand and gravel permit program.
The right individual will be capable of overseeing the statewide cooperative farming initiative, the Habitat Lease Program, by providing annual planning and program development to meet wildlife habitat goals and objectives. This is accomplished through a collaborative effort with our area habitat managers (including biologists, park managers, and foresters), recommending policies and procedures to implement program goals, and offering technical support, and working closely with the USDA-NRCS to develop and ensure compliance with soil and water conservation plans and Iowa Administrative Rules. Also included is the management and oversight over the farming program database and income from leases; including collection of delinquent lease payments, quarterly management reports detailing lease income by unit, grazing usage and farming activities for habitat managers, and reviewing and updating a policies and procedures field manual for unit managers.
The natural resource area management operations program consists of investigating and resolving land use conflicts, procurement of land surveys, development of boundary agreements, and establishing partnerships with county conservation boards, cities, and various federal agencies to achieve shared natural resource area management goals. You will draft requests for proposals (RFPs) to obtain competitive bids for natural resource land management services such as professional farm management and land survey contracts, and assist unit managers with development of natural resource area fencing and access agreements and negotiating of the agreements.
Review and secure clearance from the State Historical Preservation Office for removal of structures on state properties, including asbestos inspections and abatement contracts, and a procedural system and forms for disposal of structures.
The sand and gravel permit program is managed coordination with habitat managers to ensure the issuance and renewal of permits, obtaining approval from area unit managers. Collect annual royalty payments as specified in the permit. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions and verify the accuracy of removal reports.
Essential Functions
Administer a statewide cooperative farming program
Recommend policies and procedures for carrying out the farming program
Provide technical assistance to habitat management units across the state
Develop and ensure compliance of soil and water conservation plans
Perform farming program lease issue resolution
Manage the farming program database and provide accounting for lease income
Prepare quarterly management reports detailing lease income by unit, grazing usage and farming activities
Investigate and resolve land use conflicts, procure land surveys, develop boundary agreements
Establish partnerships with county conservation boards, cities, and various federal agencies
Draft requests for proposals (RFPs) and meet with private contractors to obtain competitive bids for services
Develop natural resource area fencing agreements and provide technical assistance to field staff
Obtain necessary clearances for structure removal from public land
Administer the sand and gravel permits program
Critical Job Competencies
Accountability, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Communication Skills, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Self-Management; Computer Skills, Technical Skills (natural resource area management)
Successful candidate must be able to work independently with consistent results and minimal supervision. Must demonstrate initiative and display high standards of ethical conduct.
What You Get From Us
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept up-to-date on the status of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@governmentjobs.com . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
DNR Application Tips
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Selectives
230 Geographic Information Systems (Department of Natural Resources)
18 semester hours of education or 1 year of experience that demonstrates the applicant has competencies in the following areas:
The equivalent of three years of full time experience involving facilities maintenance in plumbing, electrical, and/or heating and cooling, or technical work in a biological, horticultural, conservation, or natural resources program;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of college level course work in a biological or natural resources program for each year of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Technician 1 shall be considered as qualified.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Certain designated positions require the employee to be certified by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as a Pesticide Applicator within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Realty Section is looking for a skilled program manager with technical skills in natural resources management and GIS to administer a cooperative farming program, a natural resource area management operations program, and our sand and gravel permit program.
The right individual will be capable of overseeing the statewide cooperative farming initiative, the Habitat Lease Program, by providing annual planning and program development to meet wildlife habitat goals and objectives. This is accomplished through a collaborative effort with our area habitat managers (including biologists, park managers, and foresters), recommending policies and procedures to implement program goals, and offering technical support, and working closely with the USDA-NRCS to develop and ensure compliance with soil and water conservation plans and Iowa Administrative Rules. Also included is the management and oversight over the farming program database and income from leases; including collection of delinquent lease payments, quarterly management reports detailing lease income by unit, grazing usage and farming activities for habitat managers, and reviewing and updating a policies and procedures field manual for unit managers.
The natural resource area management operations program consists of investigating and resolving land use conflicts, procurement of land surveys, development of boundary agreements, and establishing partnerships with county conservation boards, cities, and various federal agencies to achieve shared natural resource area management goals. You will draft requests for proposals (RFPs) to obtain competitive bids for natural resource land management services such as professional farm management and land survey contracts, and assist unit managers with development of natural resource area fencing and access agreements and negotiating of the agreements.
Review and secure clearance from the State Historical Preservation Office for removal of structures on state properties, including asbestos inspections and abatement contracts, and a procedural system and forms for disposal of structures.
The sand and gravel permit program is managed coordination with habitat managers to ensure the issuance and renewal of permits, obtaining approval from area unit managers. Collect annual royalty payments as specified in the permit. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions and verify the accuracy of removal reports.
Essential Functions
Administer a statewide cooperative farming program
Recommend policies and procedures for carrying out the farming program
Provide technical assistance to habitat management units across the state
Develop and ensure compliance of soil and water conservation plans
Perform farming program lease issue resolution
Manage the farming program database and provide accounting for lease income
Prepare quarterly management reports detailing lease income by unit, grazing usage and farming activities
Investigate and resolve land use conflicts, procure land surveys, develop boundary agreements
Establish partnerships with county conservation boards, cities, and various federal agencies
Draft requests for proposals (RFPs) and meet with private contractors to obtain competitive bids for services
Develop natural resource area fencing agreements and provide technical assistance to field staff
Obtain necessary clearances for structure removal from public land
Administer the sand and gravel permits program
Critical Job Competencies
Accountability, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Communication Skills, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Self-Management; Computer Skills, Technical Skills (natural resource area management)
Successful candidate must be able to work independently with consistent results and minimal supervision. Must demonstrate initiative and display high standards of ethical conduct.
What You Get From Us
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment. (Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).
- Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
- Nine paid holidays/year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Family friendly and professional work environment.
- Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
- The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
- Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
- Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
- Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept up-to-date on the status of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@governmentjobs.com . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
DNR Application Tips
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Selectives
230 Geographic Information Systems (Department of Natural Resources)
18 semester hours of education or 1 year of experience that demonstrates the applicant has competencies in the following areas:
- Ability to create, edit, import, export, project, and georeference GIS data.
- Demonstrated proficiency with the major ESRI software products. These products include ArcView, ArcInfo, ArcGIS.
- Utilize user-developed and/or ESRI scripts and extensions for incorporation and utilization in projects.
- Ability to conduct spatial analyses and queries in order to answer complex questions relating to spatial data.
- Ability to produce cartographic documents which clearly present outputs from spatial analyses. Document formats should at a minimum include hardcopy as well as the following digital formats .pdf, .tif, and .jpg.
- Ability to work with, or train, others to use GIS to attain a common goal Applicant must provide specific work examples to demonstrate each of the competencies. The examples should include a thorough explanation of the project goal, the process utilized and the result of the process.
The equivalent of three years of full time experience involving facilities maintenance in plumbing, electrical, and/or heating and cooling, or technical work in a biological, horticultural, conservation, or natural resources program;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of college level course work in a biological or natural resources program for each year of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Technician 1 shall be considered as qualified.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Certain designated positions require the employee to be certified by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as a Pesticide Applicator within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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