Governor Dodge State Park - Seasonal LTE ; Dodgeville

Introduction

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 has multiple LTE (Limited Term Employee) positions available at our Governor Dodge State Park, in Dodgeville, WI. These positions are expected to begin in spring 2026, work through the summer, and end in the fall.

Longing to spend your summer in the great outdoors? Thinking about pursuing a natural resources career path? This opportunity is for you! Selected candidates will gain valuable work experience with the WI DNR and work in a park.

These positions are responsible for greeting park visitors, selling vehicle admission stickers, registering campers, fielding questions about the park or property and recreation opportunities, along with a variety of other administrative and financial duties.

• 50% – Greet visitors, collect and account for fees and disseminate information. Work at entrance stations, campgrounds or other visitor contact stations. Use electronic cash registers, electronic credit card verification equipment and computerized reservation and reporting systems.
• 20% – Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the specific park area, as well as explain the area's recreational opportunities, interpretive services, concessions and campground availability.
• 15% – Distribute brochures, maps and provide directions/routes of travel throughout the park; inform visitors of potential safety hazards.
• 10% – Issue admission receipts in accordance with established guidelines.
• 5% – General maintenance and cleaning as required to meet the operational needs of the property.

These positions are responsible for providing maintenance support throughout the property. This involves working outdoors and including the inspection, cleaning and groundskeeping of buildings, facilities, campgrounds, day‑use, and picnic areas throughout the property. Laborers often operate machinery such as UTVs, ATVs, chainsaws, snowmobiles, hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors and other motorized vehicles.

• 45% – Mow grass, pick up litter, clean beach areas, restrooms, campfire rings and picnic grills, remove trees and brush.
• 25% – Perform general maintenance duties, develop and maintain trail surfaces, install signs, haul garbage, paint grills and picnic tables.
• 15% – Operate vehicles and light equipment to maintain designated use areas including picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds.
• 15% – Perform minor plumbing and electrical duties.

These positions pay between $14.68 - $15.50 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 02-10 (Visitor Services Associate) and 03-08 (Groundskeeper). Rates offered to selected applicants will depend on the experience of the candidate and the position being offered. 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.

• Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
• May accommodate flexibility for part‑time or full‑time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• 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 a maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve‑month period.

• 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…