The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting
a veteran employment seminar Jan. 3 in St. Paul. Many veterans want to work in
a natural resources environment, and many military skills translate into DNR
positions.
“If you’ve served in the military, you probably have
a lot of experience in many of our professional areas,” said Don Matthys, DNR
management resources regional supervisor and U.S. Army retired.
At the seminar veterans will have the opportunity to talk
to DNR staff who work in the areas of logistics, fisheries and wildlife,
informational technology, GIS and mapping, forestry, operations,
communications, safety, real estate forestry, enforcement, human resources, engineering
and landscape architecture and more. It’s a chance to find out from those who
work it every day what the different job responsibilities include, education
requirements, and how military work experience translates.
Human resources staff will provide information on how to
apply for DNR jobs, set up job searches, and receive job posting notifications.
Veterans will also be on hand to answer questions about
how to successfully juggle military – civilian commitments. Information on DNR
veteran support resources will also be available.
“I can’t imagine a more military friendly employer,” said
John Peterson, DNR emergency planner and currently serving with the 2-135th
Infantry MN National Guard. “The DNR has always been incredibly supportive of
my service in the National Guard.”
This event is free and will be at the DNR Headquarters,
500 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55101. Space is limited so, registration is
required. Register for a time slot between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/dnrvets2018
Veterans will receive a welcome packet with additional
information when registration is confirmed.
The DNR is Yellow Ribbon Company – a veteran friendly
employer.
