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January 14, 2025
Turn your passion into your profession at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Enjoy a rewarding career on a team of dedicated natural resource professionals. We offer work-life-balance, excellent benefits and competitive pay. Visit the DNR's Employment Page to learn more.
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Fisheries Research Technician
Location: Manchester, IA
Closing Date: January 16, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR's Fisheries Bureau is seeking a motivated Stream Fisheries Research Technician. This position plays a crucial role in identifying and solving problems affecting Iowa's stream fisheries resources, helping to design and conduct research projects, assist fisheries managers to implement research findings, and provide the public with information about research and management of stream fisheries.
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Northwest Fish Management Regional Supervisor
Location: Northwest Iowa
Closing Date: January 21, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR's Fisheries Bureau is seeking a Regional Fish Management Supervisor to lead fish management programs across 31 counties in northwest Iowa. This key leadership position oversees fisheries operations, habitat improvements, public engagement efforts, and statewide programs with an eye toward protecting Iowa’s aquatic resources and enhancing recreational fishing opportunities. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Iowa’s fisheries, collaborate with local and national partners, and lead a dedicated team of professionals. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for conservation to Iowa’s natural lakes region.
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Environmental Specialist
Location: Des Moines, IA
Closing Date: January 21, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR's Field Service and Compliance Bureau has an opening for an Environmental Specialist in the Des Moines-based Field Office 5. Candidates should be passionate about improving water quality and making a lasting impact on Iowa’s environment and natural resources. Duties include inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, communicating laws the regulated public, interpreting and analyzing data, and more.
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Program Planner 2
Location: Des Moines, IA
Closing Date: January 22, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR's Land Quality Bureau is seeking a Program Planner 2 for a unique and exciting position in the Financial & Business Assistance (FABA) section. This position plays a vital role in statewide solid waste programs by ensuring the fiscal management and operations of the FABA section, including the development, management and tracking of budgets, expenses, and financial records for the Landfill Alternative Financial Assistance (LAFA) and the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) programs.
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Prairie Resources Unit Biologist
Location: Lehigh, IA
Closing Date: January 24, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR’s Wildlife Bureau has an exciting opportunity for a biologist to serve as the Prairie Resource Unit Manager at the Iowa Prairie Resource Center in Lehigh. This position leads the unit in achieving the production, harvest, and distribution of native prairie plant seed to support prairie enhancement and establishment goals on public lands managed by the Wildlife Bureau. This role involves a combination of technical guidance, habitat management, administration, operations, and public engagement.
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Fish Culture Research Technician
Location: Moravia, IA
Closing Date: January 24, 2025 - 11:59 PM
The DNR’s Fisheries Bureau is seeking a Natural Resources Technician 1 to serve as an integral part of the Fish Culture Research team. This position assists with applied research to make fish hatcheries more efficient, productive, and provide future direction. Increasing productivity at state hatcheries results in more high-quality fish for stocking into bodies of water for anglers. Primary job duties of the successful candidate include maintenance of fish culture; buildings, grounds, and equipment; along with data collection and entry.
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Seasonal Park Positions for Summer 2025
Location: Statewide for several parks and forests
The DNR is seeking seasonal workers for summer 2025 in Iowa state parks and forests. Each position is unique to the park's recreation opportunities, amenities and natural resources. If you are enthusiastic about Iowa's outdoors, habitat management, conservation, and providing excellent customer service, a summer position with the DNR could be for you.
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