Fish and Wildlife Planning and Engagement Student Worker
Fish and Wildlife Planning and Engagement Student Worker
Job ID 75836
Location St. Paul
- Closing Date: 05/07/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
- Division/Unit: Fish & Wildlife
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $18.26 - $22.26 / hourly
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota’s natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.
The DNR is currently seeking a Planning and Engagement Student Worker in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to provide supervised technical assistance to the Division of Fish and Wildlife Policy and Planning Program in the implementation of its work, including but not limited to work planning, staff and public engagement, strategic planning, and policy analysis/development, particularly related to climate change.
The anticipated dates for this temporary, part-time (50%) Student Worker position are from approximately June 1st, 2024, through May 31st, 2025. Working hours and days will be flexible around the student’s class schedule. The position’s workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; 10-15 hours per week while class is in session and 20-30 hours per week during school breaks.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
Responsibilities include:
- Support Policy and Planning Program and other division staff in integrating biological and social information into fish and wildlife management, through planning, project management, and public engagement tasks.
- Provide administrative, planning, and communication support to the Fish and Wildlife Climate Team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 semesters (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 two (2) years of post-secondary education in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, zoology, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or closely related field.
- Excellent communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.
- Student involvement in fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, natural resources, ecology, zoology, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related research or implementation projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrollment in master's or PhD program in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, zoology, conflict resolution, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field.
- Demonstrated academic, volunteer, or professional achievement recognition or leadership in fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, natural resources, ecology, zoology, conflict resolution, human dimensions, environmental policy, environmental planning, or related field.
- Knowledge and experience with standard literature review techniques.
- Knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
- Knowledge and experience with fish and wildlife conservation issues.
- Professional, intern, or volunteer experience working in a professional or academic setting on complex fisheries and wildlife, conservation biology, or natural resource event, project, or issue.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties are required.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- Conflict of Interest Review
- Criminal History Check
- Education Verification
- Employment Reference / Records Check
- License / Certification Verification
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Kelly Wilder at kelly.wilder@state.mn.us or 651-259-5186.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.