Graduate students: up to $20/hour

1. 1 year Master $18/hour
2. 2 year Master $19/hour
3. Higher $20/hour

*DNR provides housing in some locations or a $500/month housing stipend if free housing is not available.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity. Are you a student who is passionate about the sustainable management of our state’s natural resources, but also have a mind for business? This positions is an opportunity to learn and experience both Communications Site Leasing on mountain tops to provide our communities with vital communications, and Clean Energy Leasing for solar and wind projects that are the future of energy generation. This position will provide invaluable experience in the many disciplines within lease management, program development, and project management.  You will have the opportunity to work both in the office and in the field visiting sites across the state to get a holistic view of policy, program management, lease administration, and on-the-ground management.

Responsibilities:

• Communications Site Leasing:
  • Tower mapping
  • Site inspection
  • Spatial and tabular data entry
  • Lease correspondence
  • Data analysis
• Clean Energy Leasing :
  • Auditing energy related leases and information
  • Spatial and tabular data entry
  • Lease correspondence
  • Data analysis
  • Assist with stakeholder correspondence
  • Attend meetings and take notes
  • Perform research

Required Qualifications: 

• A full-time student (12+ credits/quarter) majoring in Community or Land Use Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
• Physically able to work alone or as part of a team in undeveloped, remote or back-county landscapes and terrain in all weather conditions.
• A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence 
• All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired course work includes:
  • Energy policy
  • Culture in Resource Management
  • Agriculture or forestry
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Policy and Planning
  • Project Management
• Beginning knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the Natural Resources.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and ArcGIS skills
• Basic written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Professional communication
• Forest and rural road navigation
• Project management experience
• GIS experience
• Wireless technology experience
• Experience with energy, anything from electrical to policy
• Statistics and data experience
• Public policy, public relations, or related