Seasonal Conservation Technician

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Posted 01/14/2025
County Buchanan
Location Hazleton, Iowa
Salary $15.00 to $15.50/hour
Deadline 04/15/2025

Description

The intern assists the Conservation Board’s Park Rangers and Conservation Technicians with habitat improvement projects and maintenance duties, conservation plantings; assisting with controlled burns; mowing, trail maintenance, and caring for animals in a live animal display.  

To apply:  Submit a cover letter, resume with references, and the Buchanan County Application Form to: bbonar@co.buchanan.ia.us (Word or PDF) or to Buchanan County Conservation Board, Attn: Ben Bonar, 1883 125th St, Hazleton, IA 50641;319-636-2617.  Buchanan County Application Form

Requirements:  Ability to engage in physical work that requires lifting, hiking, stooping, and wide ranges of motion. Previous experience with general maintenance, landscaping, use of farm and maintenance equipment, and care of animals and livestock is preferred. Successful applicant must possess a current valid driver’s license and will undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Dates:  The position begins in April 2025 or as soon as possible in May and will end in August 2025.  Approximately 40 hours/week, with some weekends and evenings. Position open until filled, or three months, whichever comes first.

Wage: $15.00 to $15.50/hour


Qualifications

Ability to engage in physical work. Previous experience with maintenance, landscaping, use of farm and maintenance equipment, and care of animals is preferred. Must possess a current valid driver’s license.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume with references, and completed Buchanan County Application form to: Ben Bonar, Director, Buchanan County Conversation Board, 1883 125th Street, Hazleton, IA 50641; email: bbonar@co.buchanan.ia.us (Word/pdf).

More Information

https://www.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/services/conservation/job_opportunities.php