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 Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for an Environmental Engineer position, within the Water Quality Bureau’s, Water Supply Engineering Section located in Des Moines, IA. Primary job responsibilities consist of the technical review of construction permit applications for various public drinking water supply engineering projects from source, treatment, and distribution. Review preliminary engineering reports, corrosion control studies, evaluations of treatment techniques, viability assessments for compliance with federal and state rules, and review of standards and guidance.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Environmental Engineer – Water Quality Bureau

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for a Program Planner 3 position, within the Department’s Communications, Outreach and Marketing Bureau, located in Des Moines, IA. This position serves as the Iowa Hunter Education Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources which includes the Hunter, Bowhunter and Fur Harvester Education Programs. Duties include: responsible for planning and directing the development, implementation and administration of all components of the IDNR's Hunter Education Program.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Hunter Education Coordinator (PP3) – COM Bureau

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for an Environmental Specialist position, within the Water Quality Bureau’s, Water Supply Operations permitting program located in Des Moines, IA. This position will draft routine operation permits for public water supplies (PWS), so as to ensure that all inventoried supplies have valid permits that are in compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and state rules, guidance, and policy.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Environmental Specialist (Water Supply Operations Permits and Drafting)– Water Quality Bureau

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a vacancy for an Environmental Specialist in the Air Quality Bureau’s Compliance and Monitoring Section, located in Des Moines, IA. The position will assist facilities in complying with air quality regulations, rules, and permits, as well as provide outreach and explanation of regulatory requirements to business and industry representatives, consultants, contractors, and property owners.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Bureau