Grants Site Visit Intern

Working Title: Grants Site Visit Intern

Job Class: Intern

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 82517

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Intern

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/02/2025

• Closing Date : 01/31/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $19.00 / Hourly

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee / Unrepresented

• Anticipated Start Date : May 2025

• Anticipated End Date : September 2025

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota's natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.

We are seeking to fill one (1) full-time Grants Site Visit Internship that will be in St. Paul, Minnesota. Normal days of work will be Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm. Travel will be required throughout Minnesota to Grant Sites in cities and rural areas. Travel will be required about 40% of the time. Travel schedules will be coordinated with the intern for each month. Most of the time, the person in this internship will be traveling alone, and travel may include some overnight stays.

This position provides students with an opportunity to learn about the scope of grant compliance and on-the-job training in inspection activities and requirements of parks funded by the Outdoor Recreation and Natural and Scenic Area Grant Programs.

Responsibilities include

• Utilize database to manage inspection priorities, prepare materials, and plan inspection trips accordingly.

• Inspect previously funded parks for compliance with state and federal funding sources and record findings.

• Report all findings back to Central Office and support data entry of findings into database as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a student at an accredited educational institution.

• Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship.

• Ability to follow directions and work well independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to interact with park users and park employees and to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in Natural Resources Management or related degree program.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Experience with or knowledge about social science research methods and survey administration.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.