Property Manager/Police Officer - Kickapoo Reserve Management Board

Help preserve one of Wisconsin’s cultural and natural treasures, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve – a place like no other!

The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an 8,600-acre tract of public land located between the villages of La Farge and Ontario in southwestern Wisconsin. Its history, resources, administration, and recreational diversity make it unique - a place like no other. Visit our website for more info!

This position is located at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, S3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
  

This position serves as the Police Officer and Property Manager for the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Carry out law enforcement activities to ensure public safety on the property, including assisting in developing and updating supporting program policy, scheduling, maintaining law enforcement vehicles and equipment, conducting scheduled patrols, enforcing state laws, KVR policy and administrative rules on the property, serving as a positive public face of the KVR and state of Wisconsin, and serving as a liaison to surrounding police agencies. Carry out the KRMB Land Management and Cultural Resource plans. Serve as liaison to the KVR Land Management Committee. Ensure that land/habitat management actions are in compliance with relevant forest/land management plans. For more information, please view the complete position description.

The starting rate for this unclassified KRMB Property Manager NTE 81-04 position (schedule/range 01-00) position will be $28.00 per hour - $32.00 per hour depending upon candidate qualifications.

Candidates must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends to meet operational needs. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and to meet the State’s Fleet Standards.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Minimally qualified applicants will currently be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) or eligible for certification at the time of appointment.

In addition, a minimally qualified candidate will have experience with each of the following:

• Law enforcement practices, applying and interpreting State of Wisconsin and Federal statutes.
• Operating tractors, chainsaws, ATVs, UTVs, and mowing equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders including staff, public, volunteers, parents, youth, teachers, board members, agency representatives, and other law enforcement agencies, etc.

In addition to the above, well-qualified candidates will have experience with one or more of the following:

• Land and/or natural resource management, planning, and leadership (e.g. preserving and protecting natural and cultural resources, enhancing low-impact recreation activities, providing public education, etc.).
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a natural resource related field or public administration.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions can be directed to Nathan Draeger at nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0664.

Application materials are due by 11:59 PM on February 11, 2025.