Job Information
State of Minnesota River Crew Intern in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Working Title: River Crew Intern
Job Class: Intern
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 84699
Location : Grand Rapids
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Intern
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/13/2025
Closing Date : 04/02/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Parks and Trails
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Thursday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.00 / hourly
Classified Status : Non-Status
Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee/Unrepresented
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 currently seeking to fill up to 1 River Crew internship at Area 2A in Grand Rapids. This positions season dates are March 21st - September 5th.
This position exists to provide maintenance to water recreation facilities within Area 2A, which encompasses Itasca, Aitkin, Koochiching, Cass and St. Louis Counties. The position reports to Grand Rapids each morning. The primary duties of the position are to maintain quality camping facilities at 45 water campsites in the five-county area. The intern may also assist with the area's public water access maintenance and development duties. Additional opportunities to assist with DNR natural resource projects within the area may be available for limited portions of the employee's workload. This employee will work with at least one other person in very remote locations. Operation of and travel by boat is required.
Normal days of work will be Monday-Thursday from 6:00 am-4:30 pm. Housing is not provided.
Responsibilities include:
Mow grass, cut vegetation, clean and paint facilities, maintain signage, pick up trash, and perform other basic maintenance duties at campgrounds, water campsites, and water accesses.
Maintain and replace picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, fences, etc.
Operate equipment such as trucks with trailers, motorized boats, canoes, push mowers, and ATVs.
Operate hand tools such as loppers, saws, hammers, drills, ratchet straps, shovels, and rakes.
Operate power tools such as weed whips, pole pruners, and brush cutters.
Follow established safe work practices, safety policies, and procedures at all times.
Perform responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment.
This position requires occasionally lifting articles such as 50 pound bags of feed maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; AND
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.
AND
Ability to follow directions and work well independently or as part of a team.
Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, a motorboat, and paddle a canoe in rapid moving water.
Ability to work on steep rugged slopes, in rock-filled streams, and in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and facilitate emergency response communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Geography, Outdoor Recreation, or related degree program.
Knowledge of trails and water recreation facility design, construction, and function.
Ability to adapt plans and projects appropriately to changing conditions on the project site.
Knowledge of carpentry skills to build and service facilities.\
Knowledge of landscaping and planting procedures for developing trail and water recreation facilities.
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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.