LTE Archery Education Program Associate (Madison

Position: LTE Archery Education Program Associate (Madison)
Position Summary

The Archery Education Program Associate is in the Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection, Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills (RSOS) Bureau, R3 Team. This position will assist with the preparation, maintenance, and delivery of archery equipment for archery programs, classes, and tournaments. This position will also assist with activities and programs/events involving archery, hunting, and shooting sports. This position supports training and instructing archery instructors, coaches and students according to the curriculum established by the specific archery program.

60% Coordinate the scheduling, delivery, and purchase of archery equipment to support archery education programs/events and tournaments. Maintain and manage equipment inventory and trailers used to support archery education programs.

35% Assist with youth and adult programs and events intended to recruit, retain, and reactivate participants interested in learning more about how to hunt, fish, trap, and shoot. Attend statewide programs and events to provide logistical support, share information and resources, answer questions, and teach these outdoor skills.

5% Assist with coordination of the annual Wisconsin National Archery in the Schools Program tournament along with instructors and partner organizations.

Salary Information

This position pays $22.31 per hour and is in the Operations Program Associate classification in pay schedule and range 02-11. 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:

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.), 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:

* 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

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

* General knowledge of archery equipment, archery companies and organizations, and safety standards.

* Interpersonal skills that allow for effective interface with Department staff and constituents in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.

* Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

* General knowledge of trailer maintenance requirements.

* Ability to pull and back trailers in traffic and small spaces.

In addition, well-qualified candidates will have:

* Experienced archer with involvement in many aspects of target shooting, training, and archery range supervision.

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