DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Employer Reviews

A typical day at work would have been, fast paced with several different tasks that needed to be completed in a timely manner which I enjoyed very much. With my job there I was always learning something new each day which would have been the most enjoyable part of my job because I knew with everything I learned would better my ability to do my job correctly! – more... My co workers were great, I was always able to ask for help or give my opinion on things! The hardest part about my job would have been the days where I was alone and had up to 25 customers at a time to tend to myself. But, I did the best I could and helped everyone to my best ability! – less

Very good communication with supervisors.
Enjoy ability to work independently.
Enjoy large territory to cover.
Enjoy working in field, with some office work.

I would walk into office and enter every county with ATVs, boats and motorcycle licenses. I would follow the rules for entering the data. Sometimes filing was involved in the position.

Later I went into the Accounts Payable department. In this area I was responsible for the amounts that were on claims. I would pull files, copy claims and enter data. – more... I also opened and sorted incoming mail. Friendly and polite co-workers that would work with me – less

Wild land fire fighting is difficult work, often performed in hot, dry and dangerous conditions; however, it is a job well worth the effort and does some real good in the communities you work in.

Everyday was something different. Working outside was awesome even in 100 degree heat.

Spent time visiting sites and consulting on sustainability options. Developed program for a department that hadn't thought about formalizing the process the rehabilitation of historic buildings. Educate internally and externally on sustainability concepts and processes. My co-workers were experts in their field in regards to tax incentives, historic – more... architecture and rehabilitation. Hardest part of job was trying to implement new processes because it took incentives to get processses going. – less

Great Employer. If you love the outdoors. This is the job for you.

Worked at location in Social Circle, GA. Only worked here through a staffing agency. They were going through several changes at the time so the attitudes of the managers and staff were very tense. Supervisors didn't seem to want any part of working with the workers brought in through Randstad so duties were put on other regular employers to train and – more... supervise us. The attitudes of the management made this opportunity not worth it. – less

My day usually begins with routine office work such as; checking email, returning messages, and overview of the day's schedule. A majority of my day is spent in the office working on projects to advance the Agriculture Program. These projects include writing grants, writing reports and program reviews. Some days I do go out in the field to assist in – more... Herd Management of our Bison Herd or assist in developing the Sky Chief Park. – less

A typical day of work consisted of driving the off road path in to the forest to begin our day in one of the areas of the forest. Any one area or 'project' could last up to a week, or be as short as a few hours. Most projects consited of PCTing [Pre-Commercial Trimming] which was cutting any and every tree within an eight foot diameter of a vine maple. – more... Chain saws were the lead tool that we used in order to cut down these trees. Another activity that we performed was called Alder Slashing, and this comprised of cutting down every alder in a five foot line left of you, and right of you, while the other co-workers did the same all in a straight line. Starting from the bottom to the top. Overall the work was a great work out however very excesive with ten hours a day, and no room for growth, this was also a temporary place for me as well. – less

It was a good experience to be able to work with them being as i fought wildland fires and repaired bridges .