Employment

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.

Vision:
Leading Iowans in caring for our natural resources.

Hiring Motto:
Hire the right person for the right job at the right time!

DNR recognizes and strives to capitalize on the fact that employees are our most valuable resource. DNR seeks to recruit, hire, train, develop and retain the very best employees.

Guiding Principles:
Customer Focus, Long-Term Thinking, Results/Outcome Orientation, Data-Based Decisions, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Empowerment, Valuing Employees, Mutual Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity

Core Competencies:
Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Customer Focus, and Technical Skills.

Application Preferences:
DNR highly encourages interested applicants to upload a resume and cover letter when applying for all DNR positions through the DAS NEOGOV application system.

The DNR's State Parks Bureau is hiring seasonal aides in many state parks for the 2021 summer season. Duties will include general park and trail maintenance including facilities, park rule enforcement, public programming, and invasive species control. These positions offer experience with lake, prairie, woodland, trail, and/or campground management. Applicants must be available for various shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays. This position is restricted to 40 hours a week with no overtime or compensatory time available. Starting wage is $11.54 per hour.

Preference will be given to individuals in a natural resource-related field of study. Applicants must be 18 years of age, able to communicate well with the public; work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; be willing to operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws; and must possess a valid driver’s license.

The attached list provides mailing address and email for each park hiring staff this summer. Please send your resume and cover letter to the park(s) in which you have an interest. You may also call the phone number listed with any questions.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information: Position: Natural Resource Technician 2 (2) – Wildlife Bureau

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a job vacancy for a Statistical Research Analyst 3 (Database Project Manager) within the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Section in the Water Quality Bureau, located in Des Moines, IA. This position will perform data management, analysis, maintenance and enhancement work related to the wastewater permitting database and other bureau applications.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Statistical Research Analyst 3 (Database Project Manager) – Water Quality Bureau