Employment

Do you care about the environment and want to make a difference in the world? Do you like to work in an action-oriented, exciting, diverse, high-energy and challenging workplace? If you are a team player, highly productive, accountable with an eye for customer service, then the DNR is the right place for you.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual with a skillset that will help them succeed as a Program Planner 3 (PP3) within the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites section of the DNR. Following orientation and training, the successful individual will oversee the review and approval of financial assurance documentation submittals for sanitary disposal projects, lead and manage the department's administration of the state's beverage container deposit law, and assist Solid Waste staff in administration.

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Position: Program Planner 3 - Land Quality Bureau

The DNR is seeking a senior-level civil design engineer to join our team. As a design engineer, you will be responsible for lead design work on a wide variety of civil construction projects from concept through construction, with duties that include communicating with park managers and wildlife biologists, CAD drafting (experience in GIS software, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation is required), researching and developing cost estimates and bid documents and conducting site visit inspections to verify that contracted work meets specified requirements. In this position, you will be exposed to a wide variety of construction projects that include roadway and transportation, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment and distribution, boating facilities, wildlife habitat improvement, and water resources.

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Position: Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Design Engineer) - Land, Waters, Engineering Bureau

The DNR is seeking a senior-level architect to join our team. As the DNR architect, you will be responsible for lead design work on a wide variety of building projects from concept through construction, with duties that include communicating with park managers and wildlife biologists, CAD drafting, researching and developing cost estimates and bid documents and conducting site visit inspections to verify that contracted work meets specified requirements. In this position, you will be exposed to a variety of architectural projects that include new construction and/or renovations of staff offices, shop buildings, storage buildings, restrooms and shower buildings, picnic shelters, and campground kiosks. Additionally, you will be responsible for evaluating the condition of various historic DNR-managed structures, including buildings constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in order to develop maintenance and renovation plans.

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Position: Facilities Engineer 2 (Senior Architect) - Land, Waters, Engineering Bureau

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. The Engineering Section is a group of design and construction professionals within the DNR that provide critical facility support and manages all construction projects that occur on DNR managed land. The DNR is seeking a mid-level civil design engineer to join our team. As a design engineer, you will be responsible for designing a wide variety of civil construction projects from concept through construction, with duties that includes communicating with park managers and wildlife biologists, CAD drafting (experience in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is required), research, developing cost estimates, and site visits. In this position, you will be exposed to a wide variety of construction projects that include roadway and transportation, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment and distribution, boating facilities, wildlife habitat improvement, and water resources.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information:
Position: Facilities Engineer 1 - Land, Waters, Engineering Bureau

Seasonal Patrol Officer at Iowa State Parks:
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking (14) Seasonal Patrol Officers with the Parks, Forests, and Preserves Bureau. The positions are located at various state parks across Iowa. The positions are temporary for seasonal employees of the Iowa DNR.

To apply: Candidates are screened and reviewed at the local level. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the contact at each location you are interested in serving. Please include available times for interviewing. Deadline to apply: May 1, 2024.
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Seasonal Patrol Officer at Off-Highway Vehicle Parks:
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking (6) Seasonal Patrol Officers with the Parks, Forests, and Preserves Bureau. The positions are located at various off-highway vehicle parks across Iowa. The positions are temporary or seasonal employees of the Iowa DNR.

To apply: Candidates are screened and reviewed at the local level. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the contact at each location you are interested in serving. Please include available times for interviewing. Deadline to apply: May 1, 2024.
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Seasonal Park Employee:
Iowa State Parks are seeking motivated individuals to help maintain the park for the 2024 recreation season. Iowa State Parks provide challenging environments to expand park management skills and prepare potential candidates for a career in state parks or similar fields.
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