LTE Wildlife Laborer (Kansasville

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 four (4)
LTE (Limited Term Employee) Wildlife Laborer positions at our Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Kansasville, WI.

These positions are expected to begin late September and work through December. Work schedule is from 12:00pm to 4pm- 20 hours/week, including some weekends and holidays.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

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

This position supports the Wildlife Management program and is stationed at the Richard Bong Recreation Area. The position will report to the Natural Resources Area Supervisor under close, progressing to limited supervision. The incumbent will work closely with Wildlife Biologist to assist with pheasant stocking, care and pen maintenance. This position requires the incumbent to meet and maintain eligibility to drive a State fleet vehicle.

60%

A. Help with the care and stocking of penned pheasants

A1. Stocking, feeding, watering

A2. Cutting trees for cover

30%

B. General maintenance and upkeep of the pens

B1. Checking for and repairing holes, predator control

5%

C. Participate in CWD monitoring program

C1. Picking up samples; supplying; and maintaining CWD kiosks in Racine and Kenosha Counties

C2. Sampling of tissue from deer heads

5%

D. Perform habitat management activities as part of the managed hunt program on Richard Bong Rec. Area

D1. Tree girdling, brush removal, chain saw use, and other assigned tasks.

This position pays between $ per hour and is in pay schedule and range 03-08. 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:

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…