Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Clifty Falls State Park

Overview

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. The state provides competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. You will have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Clifty Falls State Park is Indiana's third state park and covers 570 acres. It is known for its multiple waterfalls. The park offers camping, hiking, swimming, tennis, and more, with camping sites ranging from primitive to electric hook-up. The Clifty Inn is available for those who prefer indoor accommodations.

Salary Statement
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The hourly wage for seasonal positions starts at $12.25/hour.

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the property s natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Interpretive Specialists: Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences.
• Naturalist Aides
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  Assist with education of the nature center programming, local flora and fauna, and local animal species. This position may also assist in the care of animals (feeding, watering, and bedding changes) and the general maintenance of the nature center.
• Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only): Assist with education of period-appropriate trades, techniques, and crafts while presenting cultural history. Trades include woodworking, leather work, broom-making, blacksmith, weaving, and milling.
• Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only):
  Educate the general public on the natural history of caves. Tour Guides assist with scheduling reservations and collecting tour fees. Further, research may be required on the identification and care of relevant flora and fauna. Tour Guides are expected to maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed.
• Resource Management Techs
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  Assist with the control of invasive plant species, natural area restoration, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience
• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform
• May be required to travel to different properties
• May experience working in potentially inclement weather
• May experience working with DOC work release crews
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license
• May perform duties in a variety of environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g., tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.)
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at