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Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Wilbur Wright FWA

State of Indiana -
New Castle, IN

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Job Details

Seasonal
From $12.25 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

Biology
Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Some college
Trail building
Plant identification
Biology research
Trail maintenance
Resource conservation
Forest fire management
Budgeting support
Endangered species protection
Invasive species management
Outdoor work experience
Inventory management
Customer service
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Carpentry repair tasks
Habitat conservation
Chemical handling
Restoration
Field surveys
Habitat improvement
Park infrastructure maintenance
High school diploma or GED
Tree cutting
Driver's License
Interview research
Wildlife handling
Plumbing
Venue customer assistance

Full Job Description

Date Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Requisition ID: 471208

Location:

New Castle, IN, US, 47362

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Area:
Wilbur Wright Fish & Wildlife Area is 1,070 acres of river valleys. The Big Blue River is the western boundary, and the dark, organic soil floodplain occupies approximately one third of the property. The remainder of the property is the adjacent uplands and the Little Blue River valley. The property has areas of mature woods, fallow cropland, prairie grasses and forbs, and other areas of early to mid-successional habitat. The property also has areas of annual and perennial wildlife food plots. Activities include biking, bird/wildlife watching, dog running, fishing, foraging, hiking, a shooting range, trapping, and water recreation.

Salary Statement:

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers perform duties related to the survey, biological monitoring, and/or control of property natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions include:

Resource Management Techs – Assists 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.

Laborers – Work to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.

Clerks – Preform a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.

Office Assistants – Answer inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.

Nature Preserves Steward – Assists Regional Ecologists to implement habitat restoration and management plans for native plant and animal communities, including endangered, threatened, or rare species. Duties may include physical or chemical removal of invasive plant species, natural area restoration, controlled/prescribed burns, trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking and/or timber stand improvement.

Biological Naturalist Aides – Assist District Biologists with future succession control, food plot plans, fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys. Duties may include data collection, species monitoring, mowing, planting, and managing habitats for wildlife.

Creel Clerk - interview anglers, collect biological information and tissues from various fish species, and enter data on relevant forms and/or systems.

Wildlife Science Tech – Assist Wildlife Science Biologists with research and management activities focused on a species or group of species. Duties may include developing and conducting surveys, building, and maintaining traps, equipment maintenance, coordinating volunteers, entering data, staffing check stations, and processing carcasses.

Wildlife/Hatchery Tech – Assist properties with wildlife management activities or Hatchery Biologists with fish production and stocking. Duties may include fish culture, fish stocking, facility and equipment maintenance, wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed fire, planting, mowing, disking, and tree cutting. This role may also assist with wildlife surveys and samples.

Shooting Range Officers – Monitor the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

What You'll Need for Success:

High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience.
Individuals may be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Individuals may be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform.
Individuals may be required to travel to different properties.
Individuals may be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Individuals may experience working with DOC work release crews.
Individuals may perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
Individuals may work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
Some positions may require:
- Completion of some college coursework in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, ecology, forestry and/or related areas of study is required.
- Ability to understand and apply through on-the-job training and using previous, relevant experience basic biological principals, ecological variables and interactions, plant identification, herbicide application, invasive plant management techniques (of conservation biology, the management of forests, wetlands, and prairie habitats), and life histories of invasive plants.
- Ability to lift equipment, tools, or materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sustain periods of strenuous physical activity.
- Ability to carry out assignments with general instruction and limited supervision.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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