LTE Wildlife Technician (La Crosse, WI)

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 an LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Wildlife Technician located at our La Crosse Service Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking two Wildlife Technicians to assist with wildlife management efforts in the Black River Falls work unit. These positions will be based out of the La Crosse DNR Service Center and will be responsible for implementing habitat management efforts, conducting wildlife and habitat surveys, assisting with chronic wasting disease sampling, waterfowl banding, elk monitoring and research, as well as property and equipment maintenance.

30% - Perform grassland, wetland and forest habitat management work including shrub and grassland mowing, tree and invasive species removal, forest opening maintenance, firebreak installation, invasive species control, flowage maintenance/monitoring and forest habitat improvement using equipment such as ATV's, chainsaws, brushsaws, backpack sprayers and other equipment.

25% - Assist with wildlife and habitat management efforts along the Mississippi River including amphibian and vegetation surveys/monitoring, waterfowl banding, and equipment maintenance.

15% - Assist with chronic wasting disease surveillance efforts in the Black River Falls work unit by working with cooperative stations and self-service kiosks to collect CWD samples, providing supplies, ensuring quality control, and performing tissue extraction following all lab and safety protocols.

10% - Assist in conducting elk monitoring and research in the central elk range including elk telemetry checks, radio-collaring of calves, mortality investigations and addressing conflict situations.

10% - Perform general maintenance for public use facilities on state-owned lands by conducting property inspections, installing or maintaining property signs and gates, and ensuring safe and accessible public use areas.

10% - Conduct seasonal wildlife surveys, respond to nuisance/injured wildlife reports, assist with outreach and education efforts, collect wildlife diseases samples and provide wildlife management related customer service as needed.

This position pays between $15 to $16.50 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-12. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position. 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

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.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on February 27th, 2023 in order to be considered.