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March 2, 2026
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
Location: Washington, Iowa
Closing Date: March 5, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR is seeking a dedicated individual to help advance its mission of conserving and enhancing natural resources as an Environmental Compliance Specialist at Field Office #6 in Washington, Iowa.
In this role, the environmental specialist will work closely with a skilled team of professionals to enforce regulations and promote a safe, healthy environment for communities and businesses in a 16-county region in southeast Iowa. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, and plays an important part in safeguarding Iowa’s environmental health and ecological resilience.
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Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Closing Date: March 6, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR is seeking a motivated engineer to join its Engineering Design team. This position offers a unique opportunity to help preserve and improve Iowa’s public lands and facilities. Working under the direct mentorship of a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), the successful applicant will ensure that state infrastructure — from state parks to wildlife areas — is safe, compliant and built to serve the public for generations.
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Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Closing Date: March 6, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR is looking for a motivated Professional Engineer (PE) to join its Design Engineering Section. The Senior Design Engineer provides technical assistance in the planning, directing and coordinating of a comprehensive program of construction, repair and preventative maintenance for DNR facilities.
The position will manage the full project lifecycle from initial planning and multi-disciplinary design through construction and maintenance. This involves conducting complex structural and mechanical analyses, preparing comprehensive contract documents — including drawings, specifications and cost estimates — and providing professional authentication via a civil engineering stamp. Throughout the construction phase the Senior Design Engineer will coordinate with stakeholders and field engineering to manage information requests, review submittals, and perform rigorous site inspections to ensure compliance with design principles and contract specifications.
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State Park Technician
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closing Date: March 9, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau is seeking a passionate and dedicated State Park Technician to help manage two of western Iowa's outdoor destinations: Lake Manawa State Park and Wilson Island State Recreational Area.
The State Park Technician will work under the direction of the Park Manager to ensure facilities and ecosystems are maintained to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role perfect for those who love working outdoors and engaging with the public.
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Air Quality Section Supervisor
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Closing Date: March 12, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR is seeking a visionary and results-oriented leader to serve as the Section Supervisor (Public Service Manager 1) for the Title V Operating Permits and Emission Inventory Section within the Air Quality Bureau. The Air Quality Bureau partners with communities, industries, organizations and private citizens to create workable solutions that ensure Iowa's excellent air quality is maintained throughout the state.
This leadership role will specifically be responsible for overseeing both the staff and activities undertaken within the Title V Operating Permit and Emissions Inventory sections, including timely issuance of Title V operating permits, and the collection and accurate reporting to state and federal officials of point and non-point source emissions inventory data within Iowa.
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Central Iowa Basin Coordinator
Location: within one hour of designated central Iowa territory (see job posting)
Closing Date: March 13, 2026 - 11:59 PM
The Iowa DNR is looking for a Central Iowa Basin Coordinator to be a team leader for restoring impaired streams, protecting drinking water, and developing connections with Iowa communities.. As the Central Iowa Basin Coordinator, you won’t just be managing projects, you’ll be the bridge between local communities and a cleaner, healthier Iowa.
If you’re a problem-solver and excited to lead a team providing technical and financial guidance toward a common goal, we want to hear from you.
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