What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTE Forestry Technician-Adv (Rhinelander) position at State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management?
Introduction
We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring up to four ( LTE (Limited Term Employee) - Forestry Technician-Adv at our Rhinelander Service Center in Rhinelander, WI.
These positions will require frequent travel throughout the state with occasional overnight stays. The positions are expected to begin in spring, but actual start dates are negotiable. Preferred start date range is March 10 - April 30, but are negotiable.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link : DNR (wisc.jobs) .
Position Summary
These positions will work on a wide variety of forestry projects within the Division of Forestry, Forest Ecology and Economics section. Current projects are diverse and highly collaborative, focusing on research and application of science to forest ecology and management, which will provide the successful applicant many opportunities to grow and develop a varied skillset. Research within the section could include but is not limited to : a forest assisted migration study that includes study establishment via planting and initial data collections, a study of deer impacts on forest regeneration, and a study to understand the efficacy of treatments to limit invasive species establishment in recently disturbed forests. Work could include forest assessments, tree and plant species identification, study plot establishment, deer browse assessments, and tree seed collection. The successful applicants should have experience in forestry and / or field research, be in good physical condition, and on a daily basis be able to hike while carrying gear in a variety of conditions. There are four positions available, based at the Wisconsin DNR Forestry Headquarters in Rhinelander. These positions will require frequent travel throughout the state with occasional overnight stays. Incumbents of this position are required to meet and maintain eligibility to drive a state vehicle.
3-5 main goals / duties of the position :
90% Field work
- Forest understory and overstory assessments
- Long term project infrastructure maintenance
- Long term project establishment
- Tree planting
- Assisted migration seedling assessments
- Deer browse assessments
- Seed collection
10% Administrative tasks
Salary Information
This position pays between $21.00-22.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-14 under the Forestry Technician Advanced classification. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.
More about LTE positions :
1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.
Special Requirements :
1) Residency : To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.
A Wisconsin resident is a person who :
c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c)." s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.
2) Background Checks : The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
3) Eligible to work in U.S. : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer : The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidate must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria :
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred qualifications
How To Apply
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Deadline to Apply
Applications must be received by 11 : 59pm, Central Time, on January 27, 2025 in order to be considered.
Salary : $21 - $22
