LTE Wildlife Technician Advanced

LTE Wildlife Technician Advanced (Rhinelander)

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 Advanced in Rhinelander, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

The Wildlife Technician - Advanced will work under the direction of the Field Ecologist. This position will help plan, coordinate, and perform a broad range of native community management and restoration activities, including, but not limited to: prescribed fire, forest management and conversion, invasive plants and brush control.

60% Under the direction of the field ecologist and habitat biologist, conduct habitat management and invasive species control activities on state-managed lands, including but not limited to the use of herbicides and various pieces of equipment (chainsaws, brush cutters). May assist with prescribed burning on state lands including but not limited to; firebreak delineation, construction, mop-up and occasional overnight monitoring.

20% Complete property management reports and create GIS maps, and enter accomplishments into department land management systems.

15% Conduct various non-game wildlife surveys such as rare plants, invertebrates, and reptiles within the assigned working area.

5% Assist on other Natural Heritage Conservation field projects as assigned.

This position pays $20.43 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-14. 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.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity.

In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidate must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience or college-level training in habitat restoration and management, or related natural resource field
• Experience maintaining small engines and other tools commonly used in habitat management work
• Experience with tools used for prescribed fire
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of restoration ecology & management techniques
• Knowledge of Wisconsin's remnant plant communities, rare and listed plants and animals
• Experience working with MS Office and GIS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to pass the Work Capacity Test at the "Field Test" (moderate) level. Employment is contingent upon passage of this physical fitness requirement annually

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor's degree in botany, wildlife ecology, biology, or related natural resources field
• Experience in the restoration of Wisconsin remnant plant communities and associated certifications (e.g., chainsaw, pesticide/herbicide use, ATV/UTV, tractor, etc)
• Certified as a FFT2 level - completed courses: S130/190,…