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[Aug 10] Program Support Associate - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

Iowa DNR is hiring a Program Support Associate for the Field Services & Compliance Bureau in Atlantic, IA. Help protect natural resources. Apply by Aug 10.

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July 27, 2026
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[Aug 6] Environmental Specialist - Field Services & Compliance Bureau

Join the Iowa DNR as an Environmental Specialist in Washington, IA. Help conserve our natural resources. Apply by August 6, 2026.

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July 27, 2026
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[Jul 31] Natural Resources Technician (Wildlife Technician 2)

Lead wildlife habitat management and public land operations as a Natural Resources Technician 2 at the Missouri River Wildlife Unit. Join the Iowa DNR team.

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July 24, 2026
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[Aug 11] Administrative Support Assistant 2

Join the Iowa DNR as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 in Mason City, IA. Support environmental programs. Apply by Aug 11, 2026.

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July 24, 2026
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[Jul 30] Program Planner 3 (Guest Services and Reservation System Manager)

The Iowa DNR is hiring a Guest Services and Reservation System Manager. Join our team to improve state park access and nature connections. Apply now!

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July 20, 2026
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[Jul 6] Environmental Specialist - Water Quality Bureau

Join Iowa DNR as an Environmental Specialist. Help protect Iowa’s water resources in the Water Quality Bureau. Apply by July 6, 2026.

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June 22, 2026
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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.

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December 16, 2025
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Seasonal Park Employee

Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal park/forest positions for summer 2026. Work outdoors in conservation, park operations, or visitor engagement.

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December 9, 2025
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Seasonal Patrol Officers at Iowa State Parks / OHV Parks

Strengthen existing skills and build new ones working alongside law enforcement professionals in one or more of Iowa's state parks, state forest, or OHV parks.

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December 9, 2025
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Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open

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

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November 18, 2025
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[Dec 15] Seasonal Water Patrol Officer - Law Enforcement (LE) Bureau

Water Patrol Officers are often the first to respond to the scene of emergencies such as accidents, missing persons or other calls for assistance.

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October 3, 2025
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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.

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March 22, 2024
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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.

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January 30, 2024
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Summer seasonal positions open at fisheries offices

The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau has openings for seasonal fisheries workers for the summer 2024 season at fisheries offices across Iowa.

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December 20, 2023
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Summer seasonal positions available in Iowa state parks

The Iowa DNR State Parks Bureau is looking for job applicants for seasonal park officer and employee openings in 24 parks around the state.

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March 28, 2023

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