Hiring: Invasive Species Specialist Senior - NR Spec Sr Eco Svcs Company: Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Location: Mankato, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:17:24 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency. Required Skills: •Serve as a technical expert by providing technical guidance to DNR programs and staff, LGUs, citizen groups, and members of the public whose work involves prevention and management activities related to aquatic invasive species. •Monitor populations of selected aquatic invasive species in the region, tabulate collected data, and provide data to central database and for program reports. •Manage populations of selected harmful invasive species in order to help prevent their spread within the state, and to reduce the impact of those species on water recreation, industry, and natural ecosystems. •Assist in the preparation and delivery of invasive species information and public awareness efforts to educate and inform the public so that they may help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species. This includes being an information clearinghouse for the region related to prevention and management of invasive species. •Conduct administrative tasks necessary to carry out responsibilities according to state standards so that activities are in compliance with department and state policies. •This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree Ecology, Biology, Aquatic Biology, Botany, or closely related field. •Three (3) years professional experience designing and implementing (including data management and analysis) biological assessments and habitat management actions benefiting aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems. **An Advanced degree in a field listed above may substitute one year of experience**. •Knowledge of aquatic plant field survey techniques and plant specimen preparation and preservation methods. •Knowledge of aquatic plant management techniques along with the ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate control activities in Minnesota and their impacts. •Demonstrated capacity to identify aquatic invasive species and native aquatic plants found in Minnesota. •Skill in the use of Geographic Information Systems, in particular, ArcView/ArcGIS sufficient to perform spatial analyses and create map products. •Human relations and coaching skills to motivate, provide guidance, training and to achieve cooperation and collaboration with clients, peers, and staff. •Technical writing skills sufficient to author and disseminate survey results to a variety of audiences. •Communication skills sufficient to be comfortable presenting in public and have the ability to work well with traditional media and social media to reach the public with conservation messages. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain a non-commercial Aquatic pesticide applicator certification. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!