Forest Resources Council Student Worker
Job Title Student Worker Para Prof
Job ID 44811
Location St. Paul
Full/Part Time Part-Time
Job Details
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/30/2021
Closing Date: 04/19/2021
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Forest Resource Council
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Varies
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $15.17 - $17.76/hourly
Classified Status: Unclassified
Employment Condition: Part Time Limited
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area: University of Minnesota Campus, Green Hall
Anticipated End Date: December 31, 2021
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will assist permanent Minnesota Forest Resource Council staff with administrative and programmatic assistance. Work will include administrative responsibilities, outreach, communications, education, presentations, researching sustainable forest resource management activities, collecting and organizing data, studies and report development, writing, and analysis.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position is a part time limited Student Worker Para Professional position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2021. Hours may be adjusted based on work needs/class schedule.
To be eligible as a student worker para professional you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment and every six (6) months thereafter.
- Educational background in forestry, wildlife management, biology, natural resources, environmental studies, planning, economics, political science or related field.
- Knowledge of natural resource management sufficient to assist staff in support activities of policy, landscape and site-level programs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to write reports and memos.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel or similar programs sufficient to create and manipulate data.
- Good human relation, communication and organizational skills
- Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Even though the weights being lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Employment Reference Check
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Education/license verification
Application Details
Why Work For Us
The Department of Natural Resources is proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are supportive of a diverse workplace, are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
How to Apply
Visit http://www.mn.gov/careerssubmit an application/resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications listed above. Please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 with questions.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Eric Schenck at eric.schenck@state.mn.us or 651-603.6761.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the DNR’s Human Resources office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADA.DNR@state.mn.us or by calling Jill Westberry, Title 1 ADA Coordinator at 651-259-5326; or using MN Relay 711.