Natural Resources Technician - City of Saint Paul, MN : Job Details

Salary : $49,920.00 - $68,931.20 Annually Location : Saint Paul, MN Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 25-01351O Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 08/06/2025 Closing Date: 8/26/2025 11:59 PM Central About the Position Join Our Team as a Natural Resources Technician! Help protect and enhance our natural environment while engaging with the St. Paul community. As a Natural Resources Technician, you'll support habitat restoration, lead volunteer activities, and contribute to the planning and execution of environmental projects across the city. Here's what you can expect to do:

• Perform plant and wildlife identification, invasive species removal, and land management activities like planting and prescribed burning
• Support and lead community engagement efforts, including coordinating volunteers and youth programming
• Operate equipment and tools safely in diverse field conditions and weather
• Assist with project planning, GIS mapping, site inspections, and data reporting
• Create educational materials and contribute to environmental outreach and grant support efforts

For more information and essential functions, see our Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. Position Requirements Requirements may be met by one of the following options:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Wildlife, Conservation Biology, Forestry, or related field. Up to four years of field experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• An Associate's Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Wildlife, Conservation Biology, Forestry, or related field and two years of related experience. Up to two years of field experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Must possess or obtain a MN Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License (categories A & E) within 3 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license. How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

• A resume (optional)

First time applying online? Read our Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-###-####.Learn more about our Hiring Process Assessment: Qualifications Rating The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline. Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered. Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver's license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education. Human Resources Contact Information:Michelle LeBow at 651-###-#### Email: The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include: City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

For a detailed overview, visit 01 The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02 Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License (categories A & E)?

• Yes
• No

04 Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

05 Please select the number of years of field experience you have.

• Less than one year of experience
• One year but not more than two years of experience
• Two years but not more than three years of experience
• Three years but not more than four years of experience
• Four or more years of experience
• No experience

06 Which best describes how you qualify for this position?

• A Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Wildlife, Conservation Biology, Forestry, or related field
• Four years of related field experience
• A combination of education and related work experience to equal four years
• None of the above

07 Select all the areas that you have experience in working. Select all that apply.

• Tractor and UTV operation
• Truck and trailer operation
• Herbicide application
• GIS training and experience
• Chainsaw operation
• Small equipment operation
• None of the above

08 Please describe your experience indicated above. Include employer, length of service, and responsibilities. 09 Select all the areas that you have experience in working. Select all that apply.

• Working with community volunteers
• Guiding the work of team members
• Communicating with contractors
• Training and/or communicating with the public regarding natural resources
• Drafting promotional materials
• None of the above

10 Please describe your experience indicated above. Include employer, length of service, and responsibilities. 11 Select all the areas that you have experience in working. Select all that apply.

• Native plant community restoration
• Prairie installation and maintenance
• Forest management
• Native and non-native plant identification
• Vegetation management best practices
• None of the above

12 Please describe your experience indicated above. Include employer, length of service, and responsibilities. 13 I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

14 RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

15 RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name). Required Question