LTE Forest Ecology and Management Research Specialist (Rhinelander Job Rhinelander area,Wisconsin USA,Research/Development

Position: LTE Forest Ecology and Management Research Specialist (Rhinelander)

LTE Forest Ecology and Management Research Specialist (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) Forest Ecology and Management Research Specialist at our offices, in Rhinelander, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

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

Position Summary

The highly applied and collaborative nature of the Forest Ecology & Management Team requires a Forestry Specialist with experience assisting with study development, particularly as it pertains to time, staff, techniques, and equipment requirements in the field to meet study objectives and timelines. Current forest ecology studies include but are not limited to an assisted migration study in collaboration with USFS to determine viable techniques to combat climate change impacts on our forests, a study of deer impacts on forest regeneration, a managed old growth study, and studies to understand the impacts of invasive species on forests.

These projects will assist with the development and evaluation of current and future policies, procedures, guidelines for application to silviculture and forest ecology. This position will assist with developing maps and protocols for forest ecology study implementation and data collection. Additional duties will include assisting with development and annual updates of progress reports for each current study, developing work plans for seasonal field crews, estimating staffing needs to accomplish field work for each project, and assisting with data summarization for each project.

This position will be based at the Wisconsin DNR Forestry Headquarters in Rhinelander, WI. Some overnight travel is required.

40% Summarize forest ecology data and project progress

Lead data entry, QA/QC, and cleaning
Assist with the development of progress documents and timelines for each study
Assist with annual updates to progress documents
Assist with data summarization for each project, annually

30% Develop protocols and data collection documents for forest ecology studies

Assist the project leaders with development of field data collection protocols
Create maps and other navigation aids for each forest ecology study

20% Develop workplans for field crews

Estimate time and effort required for each project, annually
Develop and maintain a fieldwork calendar
Develop and/or maintain safety documents, procedures, and devices (e.g., SPOT devices)

10% Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Information

This position pays between $24.15 - $27.68 per hour and is in the Natural Resources Research Scientist - Senior classification in pay schedule and range 15-03. 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:

Residency:
To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

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.

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.

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…