Employment

[Nov 20] Program Manager 2 (Fisheries Program Manager)

Join the Iowa DNR as Fisheries Program Manager to lead vital conservation, infrastructure, and grant programs protecting Iowa's natural resources.

November 12, 2026

Employment

[Nov 20] Environmental Engineer

Join the Iowa DNR as an Environmental Engineer in Des Moines. Conduct on-site pollution prevention assessments to eliminate waste & improve energy efficiency.

November 6, 2026

Employment

[Nov 16] Environmental Specialist

Join our team as a Water Quality & Beach Monitoring Specialist. Conduct field sampling, lab analyses, and protect public health and state waters.

November 6, 2026

Employment

[Nov 19] Environmental Specialist Senior

Iowa DNR seeks an Environmental Specialist Senior in Des Moines to manage waste and recycling programs. Apply by November 19, 2026.

November 6, 2026

Employment

Iowa's Wildlife

Employment

[Jan 11] Wildlife Research Technician, Full-time Temporary

Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program seeks a temporary research technician for statewide wildlife data collection, management, outreach, and experience.

November 2, 2026

Employment

Boating

Fishing

News Release

2027 Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

October 27, 2026

Boating

Employment

[Dec 21] Seasonal Water Patrol Officer

Apply as a seasonal Water Patrol Officer with the Iowa DNR. Ensure public safety, check navigation and fishing compliance, and respond to emergencies.

October 23, 2026

Employment

Wildlife

Employment

[Nov 16] Wildlife Temporary Worker

Join Iowa DNR's 2027 Wildlife Team! Protect habitats, monitor species, & gain hands-on conservation experience in Iowa's great outdoors. Apply today!

October 9, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

Employment

News Release

Don’t miss your chance to get hands-on fisheries career experience 2026

Summer seasonal positions at Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries offices are open for applications until Jan. 16.

December 16, 2025

Employment

News Release

Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility.

November 18, 2025

Employment

State Parks

News Release

Looking for a summer job in natural resources?

The DNR is hiring seasonal park aides to work in Iowa state parks and forests this summer.

March 22, 2024

Employment

State Parks

State Forests

News Release

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for summer 2024.

January 30, 2024

Employment

Seasonal Positions

News Release