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DNR Job Classifications

The DNR is a diverse organization with 75 different job classifications.

The number following each job title represents the total number of full-time positions in that classification:

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Position: (2) Geologist 2 - Land Quality Bureau [July 21]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has two (2) vacancies for a Geologist 2 position within the Land Quality Bureau located in Des Moines, IA. These positions are available within the department's Geographic Information System (GIS) Section. Under the guidance of senior GIS staff, the position's work will conduct spatial analysis, modeling, data processing, and process simulations, such as erosion, nutrient transport and runoff, siting analyses, and spatial pattern identification.


Job number: 20-03030
Location: Environmental Services Division, Land Quality Bureau, Des Moines, IA
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F; some travel required
Closing Date: July 21, 2020 – 11:59 p.m.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa, and search by job title.


Position: Administrative Assistant 2 - Field Services & Compliance Bureau [July 20]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a job vacancy for an Administrative Assistant 2 within the Field Service and Compliance Bureau, located at the Mason City Field Office. This position is responsible for implementation of the manure management program (MMP) administrative review process for the Animal Feeding Operations program, including review of submitted MMP applications to ensure completeness and accuracy, management of permit and certification fee submittals, data entry and database management and monitoring to produce status reports, and appropriate tracking of all MMP permits for compliance.


Job number: 20-03033
Location: Environmental Services Division, Field Services & Compliance Bureau, Mason City, IA
Hours: 8:00-4:30, or equivalent per week; travel for meetings, and occasional evenings for public/other meetings
Closing Date: July 20, 2020 – 11:59 p.m.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa, and search by job title.


Position: Natural Resource Technician 2 – Wildlife Bureau [July 15]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for a Natural Resource Technician 2 position, within the Wildlife Bureau located at Cedar Wapsi Wildlife Unit/Sweet Marsh Unit in Sumner, IA. The Natural Resources Technician 2 (NRT2) is responsible for completion of reports on a daily, quarterly, and annual basis to comply with department policy and operating procedures. Additional duties include maintenance, inspections, and repairs of all WMU facilities and equipment, as well as overseeing the trapping and banding of wood ducks, Canada geese, mourning doves, and other animals as part of ongoing population monitoring.


Job number: 20-00003
Location: Conservation and Recreation Division, Wildlife Bureau, Sumner, IA
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30pm, M-F, occasional extended hours, overnight travel and weekends
Closing Date: July 15, 2020 – 11:59 p.m.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa, and search by job title.


Position: Environmental Program Supervisor - Air Quality Bureau [July 14]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a vacancy for an Environmental Program Supervisor within the Air Quality Bureau located in Des Moines, IA. This position serves as supervisor of 11 team members in the Emissions Inventory and Operating Permits section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Air Quality Bureau. This bureau is responsible for implementing the federally delegated emissions inventory and operating permit programs for the state of Iowa.


Job number: 20-03026
Location: Environmental Services Division, Air Quality Bureau, Des Moines, IA
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F; some in-state and out-of-state travel required
Closing Date: July 14, 2020 – 11:59 p.m.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa, and search by job title.


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