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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Conservation Resource Technician

NEOGOV is seeking a Conservation Resource Technician to assist in the maintenance of parks and natural resource areas in Woodbury County. The role involves daily maintenance tasks, supervising seasonal employees, and ensuring public safety within the parks.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining parks, park facilities and natural resource areas on a daily basis
Maintaining and using a variety of tools and equipment
Assisting in provision for the public safety
Assists in area management in the absence of the Resource Manager or Assistant Resource Manager
Assume responsibility of park management in the absence of the Resource Manager or Assistant which includes planning, maintenance, and management of the park’s buildings, tables, fire places, tools and equipment, grounds, boat docks, campgrounds, roads, trails, restrooms and water systems
Supervise seasonal employees
Inspect condition of parks for general park safety and accident prevention
Assist in park patrol and enforcement of park, county and state rules and regulations
Provide information to insure compliance of rules by the public
Collect fees, draft reports to administrative staff, and assist with keeping records
Operate a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles and power tools, and perform and direct maintenance duties
Attendance is required
Maintaining and using a variety of tools and equipment
Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and some light construction when needed
Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by the County Conservation Executive Director and County Conservation Deputy Director

Qualification

Park ManagementPesticide Applicator LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationRecordkeeping SkillsBasic First AidCPR CertificationWildland Fire TrainingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Park Management or natural resources with (1) to three (3) years of experience in a related field required
Possess a valid drivers license
Possession of or ability to obtain, within six month of hire, a valid Class A Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of park management and related subjects
Computer and recordkeeping skills are required
Knowledge of conservation board policies, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures
Knowledge in the operation of manual and power tools and equipment
Ability to learn operation of technical equipment
Knowledge of computer skills to effectively operate Microsoft Office
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of several seasonal employees
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and to maintain good public relations
Skill in decision making, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and time management
Basic First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license
S 130, S 190 Wildland Fire Training
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen, hearing screen/test and drug screen

Benefits

IPERS
Great Health Insurance Benefit
Free Dental
Life & LTD Insurance
Sick leave benefits
Vacation
10 Paid Holidays
2 Personal Days
Moving allowance is negotiable
Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability
Paid vacation days
10 Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Worker's Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
Deferred Compensation Plan
Eye Insurance
Discounted membership rate for Four Seasons Health Club

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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