Wildlife Division, Planning and Adaptation Section, in Partnership with
Invasive Species Program & Summer Youth Employment Program
OUTREACH POSITION AVAILABLE
(TEMPORARY WILDLIFE ASSISTANT)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division & Fisheries Division
Posting Date: March 8, 2016
Deadline for Response: 11 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016
Location: Lansing Area (Lansing Customer Service Center, 4166 Legacy Parkway, Lansing, MI,
or Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing MI)
Employment Dates: May, 2016 – September, 2016; not to exceed 719 hours
Number of Positions: 1
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, with potential work on weekends;
hours and schedule flexible; 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $16.08 per hour
Brief Job Description:
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a candidate to work with multiple DNR
Divisions, including Parks and Recreation, Wildlife, and Fisheries, to assist in the implementation of the
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The SYEP provides opportunities for inner city youth (16-
19 years old) to learn more about Michigan’s natural resources and related career paths while receiving
monetary compensation for assigned work duties. Program participants come from inner city schools in
Detroit, Pontiac, Flint, and Saginaw, and planned work sites will be located within 25 miles of these cities.
Commute to these locations using state-owned vehicles will be an aspect of a typical work week. The
successful candidate will work as a liaison between DNR Divisions and various SYEP staff to coordinate
work locations and site visits, supply materials, and assist with other functions and needs necessary to
the successful operation of the program. The successful candidate will assist in data collection,
management, and reporting related to program activities. Some projects include the delivery of outreach
messaging and materials to boaters and anglers at boating access sites to help prevent the spread of
aquatic invasive species (AIS). Other projects involve AIS removal, especially invasive aquatic plants.
Some knowledge of AIS is helpful, but not required. The successful candidate will need strong
communication skills to successfully coordinate with a variety of SYEP staff, and to work with youth as
needed.
The DNR is seeking a self-directed, responsible, and highly motivated individual with the ability to work
independent of supervision. The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively with co-
workers and the public in a professional manner, have strong organizational and computer skills, and
have a background or interest in natural resource management. Opportunities to assist with other DNR
activities are likely.
Selection Criteria:
Required
• Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate
• Possess a valid driver’s license
Desired
• Education: Possession of or working toward a degree in Wildlife Management, Botany,
• Ability to work and solve problems independent of supervisors
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers and the public
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in an educational or natural resource
• Knowledge of aquatic invasive species
• Knowledge or experience related to wildlife or DNR programs
• Experience with general office work, including basic computer knowledge, data entry,
Ecology, or a related natural resource field
environment
filing and organizing paperwork, scheduling, reporting daily activities, preparing written
reports or materials, and developing communication and outreach products
• Leadership experience
Screening Criteria:
• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Possession of or working toward a degree in Wildlife Management, Botany, Ecology, or a
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience with data collection, record keeping, data entry and management
• Experience interacting with the public
• Experience working for any wildlife or natural resources related agency
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume with 4 references, and completed MDNR employment application (Form
PR-7123) to the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 30444, 525 W. Allegan,
Lansing, MI 48909-7944, ATTENTION: Jason Lyons, or email application and resume to
LyonsJ4@michigan.gov by 11 p.m. on Monday March 21, 2016. Electronic submissions preferred.
DNR application can be found at the following web site:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/PR7123e_DNR_NON-
CAREER_EMPLOYMENT_APPLICATION_423655_7.dotx
If you have any questions, please call Christina Haska Baugher at (517) 284-5835
Note: Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-
employment drug test prior to official offer of employment.
The Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
related natural resource field
