**Working Title: MBS Bee Survey Assistant** **Job Class: Natural Resources Specialist Ecological Services** **Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID** : 84064 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 2/11/2025 + **Closing Date** : 3/3/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources + **Division/Unit** : Ecological & Water Resources + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** $24.42 - $35.43 / hourly; $50,988 - $73,977 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE + **End Date** : 09/20/2025 + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + 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 duration of this position is May 12 – September 20, 2025. This position will conduct surveys of wild bees and associated flowering plants in a variety of habitats throughout Minnesota as part of the Minnesota Biological Survey. Job duties include, but are not limited to: + Coordinate with survey lead to execute the objectives of wild bee projects. + Plan for and conduct field surveys of wild bees and associated flowering plants, using appropriate survey methods and recording data in field apps (approx. 70% of time). The individual will often work alone, in a variety of remote habitats, and under adverse weather conditions. Employee will be in travel status every other week. + Prepare bee voucher specimens and associated data (approx. 30% of time). Specimens must meet museum standards for preparation and labeling. Specimen work will be conducted in St. Paul. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in zoology, conservation biology, ecology or a related field with an emphasis on insects; OR 1 or more field seasons conducting wild bee surveys using aerial hand nets. + Demonstrated ability to identify bees by satisfactorily passing an identification exam of bees native to Minnesota. + Field experience identifying flowering plants found in the Midwest. + Experience creating spreadsheets, entering data, and producing maps using geospatial software (e.g., ArcMap). **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced degree in entomology or related field. + 12 months or more of work-related experience conducting wild bee surveys. + 2 or more field seasons identifying flowering plants visited by insect pollinators. + Preparation and labeling of 500 or more bee voucher specimens and identifying them to genus. **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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.