Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The DNR is looking to hire wildland firefighters to join our wildfire response team! Join our crew of dedicated, hardworking individuals to serve our community and take on meaningful and challenging work across the state. We are currently looking for Wildfire Response Leads, Smokechasers, Airtanker Base Leads and Airtanker Base Crew Members. ✅ Wildfire Response Lead: These are full-time, seasonal jobs available in Eveleth, Grand Rapids, Cambridge, Aitkin, Backus, Cloquet, Effie, Floodwood, Side Lake, & Tower. Must be an NWCG Firefighter Type 2 and have either two months' wildland firefighting experience or an associate degree with emphasis in wildland firefighting. Starting pay is $20.21 per hour. For more information and to apply, search Job ID 84609 at mn.gov/careers. Applications close March 28th. ✅ Smokechaser: These are seasonal, call-when-needed jobs with flexible scheduling. No experience is necessary, and training is provided. Pay is based on experience and qualifications. There are Smokechaser jobs available throughout the state. Send a message to Austin Dane at austin.dane@state.mn.us if you’d like to be connected to opportunities in your local area. ✅ Airtanker Base Lead: These are full-time, seasonal jobs available in Brainerd, Bemidji, and Hibbing. Must be an NWCG Retardant Crewmember Trainee or Fixed Wing Parking Tender Trainee and have either two months' wildland firefighting experience or an associate degree with emphasis in wildland firefighting. Starting pay is $20.21 per hour. For more information and to apply, search Job ID 84701 at mn.gov/careers. Applications close March 28th. ✅ Airtanker Base Crew Member: These are seasonal, call-when-needed jobs with flexible scheduling. No experience is necessary, and training is provided. Pay is based on experience and qualifications. Openings are available in Bemidji, Brainerd and Hibbing. More information can be found by calling or emailing Matt Woodwick at 218-322-2726 / matthew.woodwick@state.mn.us There are additional required trainings necessary to become a wildland firefighter in addition to a physical fitness test. For more information, go to https://lnkd.in/gC5Dh5VT.

We're Hiring! 🚨 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a motivated Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate to come join our team in this exciting new opportunity! The ideal candidate will design and oversee projects that support the state’s natural resources and outdoor spaces. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your project management skills, develop construction plans, and oversee field operations to ensure successful execution. You’ll work on a variety of projects, including infrastructure, trails, water control structures, and ecological restoration efforts across the state. Interested candidates should have: ·Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field (Engineer-Senior) ·Fundamentals of Engineering Certification (FE) (or able to obtain within one-year of hire) (Engineer 2 Graduate) ·Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling ·Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects ·Practical experience in civil engineering design and project execution This role is eligible for telework options. The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: Mankato, New Ulm or Hutchinson. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection. Does this sound like you (or someone you know)? APPLY now! SHARE with your network! Visit mn.gov/careers and search Job ID 84308 for details. Posting closes 3/26/25. #JobOpening #Hiring #MNJobs #Engineering

Do you have a forestry background and an interest in leadership? We want to hear from you! We're hiring a Forestry Supervisor that will lead work out of the area office in Little Falls, MN. This role includes supervising staff, overseeing key forestry programs, and managing the Area budget and administrative activities. The right candidate has strong skills in collaboration, cooperation and problem solving, and will represent the Division of Forestry to partner organizations, other agencies and the public. A beautiful and historic city, Little Falls is located in central Minnesota right along the Mississippi River. Interested? Visit mn.gov/careers and search for job ID 84485 to learn more and apply. This position is open through 3/24.

At the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, you can expect to see exhibits about landscaping, saunas, flooring ... and the DNR? That’s right! We’re here to promote the use of Minnesota-grown wood and support local mills. With 17.6 million acres of forestland, most forest management in Minnesota happens through timber sales and harvests. Sustainable forest management and a strong forest products market go hand in hand, and help keep our forests healthy, resilient, and productive while supporting local communities. 🔎 Looking for a local mill? Check out this interactive map we’re showcasing at our booth: https://lnkd.in/gxSNyZA3 By choosing Minnesota wood, you’re supporting local businesses, sustainable forestry, and a thriving forest-based economy.

Thanks to funding from the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments, we are now expanding our track chair program from 13 to 22 chairs – adding nine additional chairs at state parks and recreation areas throughout the state! 👨🦼 With feedback from The Minnesota Council on Disability, The Great Plains ADA Center, Dovetail Trail Consulting, and local disability advocates, the DNR chose new sites where there are needs in the community, suitable trails, storage for equipment and charging locations. The chairs are free to use, and are adaptable for left-hand, right-hand or attendant control. To learn more about the track chair expansion and other accessibility projects through Get Out MORE, visit: mndnr.gov/get-out-more #GetOutMOREMN

Are you a strategic communicator who’s passionate about the outdoors, and looking to lead, develop, and execute projects with regional and statewide impact? We’re looking for a Regional Information Officer to join our team – if you’re located near New Ulm, MN, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! In this position, you’ll provide leadership, strategic direction, and overall guidance on a variety of communications, public relations, and outreach issues. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll also ensure that emergency operations are supported and facilitated by collecting, communicating, and reporting incident information to the appropriate administrative leadership and general public, in addition to serving as the regional communications coordinator in crisis situations as appropriate or assigned. Key responsibilities include: • Develop internal and external media content for multiple communication platforms and regional, divisional, and agency-wide customers that communicates agency priorities and enhances the end users' experience through informational and public relations efforts. • Develop and execute regional communication and outreach efforts that have regional and statewide impact and that support DNR’s strategies and initiatives. Lead statewide communications efforts for events and initiatives that originate or take place in the region. • Serve as the regional communication authority; provide media training and policy guidance for agency staff and the regional director in support of agency communication needs. Visit mn.gov/careers and type in job ID 84271 for more details on the position and to apply. Posting closes 3/13/2025.

Outdoor recreation is central to Minnesota’s identity, so we’re helping you get out MORE! 🥾🌲🐟 Hunting, fishing, wildlife-watching, camping, hiking, biking – all of these opportunities and MORE are essential to our economy, health and quality of life. But many of the DNR-managed facilities that support these experiences are showing their age, and in some cases do not meet the needs of today’s outdoor users. The transformative Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments are helping to ensure Minnesotans of all abilities and interests enjoy a world-class recreation system, whatever outdoor experience they choose, for generations to come. The $150 million investments focus on five key areas: 👩🦼 Enhancing access and welcoming new users to public lands and outdoor recreation facilities 🏕️ Modernizing camping and related infrastructure 🎣 Enhancing fisheries and fishing infrastructure 🚤 Modernizing boating access 🚣♀️ Restoring streams and modernizing water-related infrastructure to support outdoor recreation Learn more about what Get Out MORE means for Minnesotans, and where these improvements are happening near you or your favorite lake, stream, or park on our website: mndnr.gov/get-out-more

Is this your idea of remote work? It is for a forester! DNR foresters sometimes need to work in places so remote they’re best reached by snowmobile! When everything is frozen, riding on the snow has minimal impact on the bog below. Plus it’s the most efficient way to access these remote places to conduct forest inventory. This data is very important for helping us understand the makeup and health of forests, which informs management decisions. Stopping to check the GPS map, like the DNR Forester in this picture, is key to a safe and accurate day of data collection.

Are you looking for a summer gig that lets you explore Minnesota state parks on overnight backpacking and camping trips? Do you have a knack for teaching newbies the basics of outdoor sports like kayaking or canoeing? Are you a charismatic leader that can problem-solve on the fly with a cool head on your shoulders? Then you could be our next Outdoor Recreation Leader! The Parks and Trails Division is hiring two seasonal Outdoor Recreation Leaders to lead the popular I Can! programs this summer. I Can! teaches beginner-level skills in canoeing, kayaking, camping, fishing, archery and mountain biking. These programs are a great way to instill a love for the outdoors to new visitors or beginner outdoor recreationists. The ideal candidates should have outstanding verbal communication skills to teach beginners the basics for each I Can! program, great people skills that maintain a positive learning environment, and excellent ability to problem-solve under stressful situations. Candidates can expect a May through September season, with weekly travel across the state. If you are interested, apply by March 13, 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gAv3FiSn Or go to mn.gov/mmb/careers and search job ID 83887. Learn more about I Can! here: mndnr.gov/ican

Thanks to a great acorn crop two years ago, the State Forest Nursery has a solid supply of oak seedlings ready for your woods. 🌳 Oaks are great for wildlife – squirrels, deer, rabbits, wood ducks, turkeys, black bears, and many caterpillars rely on them for food and shelter. We also have other native tree species still available, but don’t wait too long – some may sell out soon! 📅 Order deadline: March 14 To see a list of the species still available, visit: https://lnkd.in/e6dvQ6Pw Seedlings will be available for pick up or delivery in spring, when things thaw and we can lift the seedlings from the ground!