Seasonal Natural Resource Technician
Anoka Conservation District
Ham Lake, Minnesota
See Anokaswcd.org for complete description
DURATION: March/April – November 2025 - at the leisure of ACD’s Board of Supervisors
SEASONAL TECHNICIAN:
Seasonal technical positions assist long-term staff with the execution of projects and programs but are not responsible for their development or making decisions regarding management. Work may involve assisting with all technical aspects of implementing ACD’s annual and comprehensive plans including monitoring; inventory; analysis;
planning; land protection; regulatory guidance; project site assessment, design, funding, and installation management; BMP inspection and evaluation; grant solicitation; and product development, sales, and distribution. Seasonal technicians are not expected to develop mastery of programs and projects to serve eventually as a project
lead.
DESIRED APTITUDES:
- Holistic situational analysis and innovative problem-solving
- Analytical skills to synthesize and interpret data
- Capacity to attend to details while contributing to broad strategies
- Interpersonal skills to build diverse and lasting partnerships
- Tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to convey a positive public image
- Persistence, perseverance, and adaptability when confronted with difficult problems
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Be a self-starter and deliver high-quality work efficiently and on time
- Propensity to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-the-job, professional, or self-guided training
- Be truthful, forthcoming, open, trustworthy, and ethical
- Conscientiousness when spending public funds
POSITION COMPETENCIES:
Seasonal
- Communications/ Contacts ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
- Complexity ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
- Mental Demand ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
- Physical Demand ● ● ● ● ○ ○
- Accountability and Consequence ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
- Independent Action/ Initiative ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
- Supervision ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
- Expertise ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○
Strong partnerships. Innovative solutions. Healthy environments.
APPLY NOW:
Provide:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Completed ACD application form
- College transcripts (unofficial acceptable but subject to verification)
- List of at least three references (professional preferred)
To: Kathy.Berkness@AnokaSWCD.org
Interviews will be conducted as well-qualified applicants submit complete applications. The position will remain open until filled with the objective of filling it quickly. Interviews may be conducted remotely.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The complete job description and application materials are available online at https://www.anokaswcd.org/about-us/employment-opportunities.html
Contact Office Administrator Kathy.Berkness@AnokaSWCD.org with questions or to arrange reasonable accommodations to complete an application or attend an interview.
CONDITIONS OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Anoka Conservation District reserves the right to make changes to the content, extend the deadline, or withdraw this position announcement without notification. EEOE (Equal Employment Opportunity Employer): Anoka Conservation District is an EEO employer
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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