MN DNR - Forestry Division

Job Summary This position exists to provide specialized equipment operations necessary to protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfire on all land ownerships within the assigned Forestry Area and across the state. The position also performs specialized labor and equipment operations to support the management, maintenance, and enhancement of forest ecosystems on Forestry-administered state lands. This position’s primary assigned duty is the operation of bulldozers and Type 4 engines to suppress wildfires, establish fire breaks, and perform equipment tasks to support prescribed burning on DNR-administered lands.  Season dates are approximately February 16 to November 15 annually. Seasons are subject to adjustment based on weather conditions and business need; hours of work may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operate fire engine, dozer, tracked vehicle, or...

Job Summary This position exists to provide specialized equipment operations necessary to protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfire on all land ownerships within the assigned Forestry Area and across the state. The position also performs specialized labor and equipment operations to support the management, maintenance, and enhancement of forest ecosystems on Forestry-administered state lands. This position’s primary assigned duty is the operation of bulldozers and Type 4 engines to suppress wildfires, establish fire breaks, and perform equipment tasks to support prescribed burning on DNR-administered lands.  Season dates are approximately February 16 to November 15 annually. Seasons are subject to adjustment based on weather conditions and business need; hours of work may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operate fire engine, dozer, tracked vehicle, or perform...

Job Summary This position exists to provide specialized equipment operations necessary to protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfire on all land ownerships within the assigned Forestry Area and across the state. The position also performs specialized labor and equipment operations to support the management, maintenance, and enhancement of forest ecosystems on Forestry-administered state lands. This position’s primary assigned duty is the operation of bulldozers and Type 4 engines to suppress wildfires, establish fire breaks, and perform equipment tasks to support prescribed burning on DNR-administered lands.  Season dates are approximately February 16 to November 15 annually. Seasons are subject to adjustment based on weather conditions and business need; hours of work may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operate fire engine, dozer, tracked vehicle, or perform...

Job Summary The Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) Resource Assessment Program Supervisor located in Grand Rapids, MN. This position exists to plan, implement, supervise, monitor, and manage the Resource Assessment Program (RAP), including, RAP’s products and services in meeting the needs of the Division of Forestry and other customers and cooperators. This includes RAP's programs for aerial photography, ground inventory, satellite imagery (and other remote sensing), and GIS analysis. This position also administers the Division of Forestry’s Guideline Monitoring Program. Responsibilities include: To provide strategic policy and operational direction in the planning, management, and administration of the Resource Assessment Program. To advocate for the program by developing, communicating, and disseminating information about RAP products and services. To develop and manage budgets so that RAP maintains staff and...

Open positions To find open positions at the Minnesota DNR, visit the State of Minnesota Careers website  and use the search bar to enter the keyword " Forestry. " To apply, you will need to create an account and submit the required materials. The careers site also has a feature that allows you to create a “job search agent” to be notified of new positions. Learn more about the application and selection process at the State of Minnesota opens in a new browser tab. Search 'FORESTRY'