LTE Forestry Nursery Workers (Boscobel)

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 15 LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Forestry Nursery Workers positions at our Wilson State Forest Nursery, in Boscobel, WI.

These positions are expected to start on or around March 10th, 2025.

Tell a neighbor, tell a friend - the DNR needs a few extra hands!!

Our Forestry Reforestation Team plants approximately 5 million trees across the State each year. In order to complete this mission, we're seeking to hire up to 15 positions to assist in preparing for our spring seedling distribution. These positions are expected to begin in early March and end in May 2025.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

These positions will provide support to contract labor crews. The work will involve packing boxes, palletizing boxes, making boxes, root pruning operations, quality control, and/or transporting seedlings for the spring seedling distribution as well as assisting with nursery stock care.

75% Duties including packing, palletizing, box handling, root pruning, bundling, order tracking, transporting, and grading seedlings.

20% Duties include assisting with stock care including weeding, as well and facilities and equipment care.

5% Administrative duties include timesheets, training, record keeping.

These position pay between $14.50-16.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 03-08. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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:

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;

b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated reliability
• Ability to stand in one location for extended periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursery distribution experience
• Experience preparing orders
• Experience in quality control

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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Joseph.VandeHey@wisconsin.gov.

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This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled. An initial application review will take place on February 13th, 2025.