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) – Natural Resource Research Scientist- Sen and Forester-Sen. The preferred workstation locations for these positions are in Rhinelander or Madison, WI. Other locations may be considered pending supervisor approval and available space. Some travel across Wisconsin will be required.

This dual LTE appointment is comprised of two 20-hour positions for an expected work schedule of 40 hours per week. The intention is to hire one candidate on both positions. See below for more information on the positions.

Natural Resources Research Scientist - LTE

This position will manage and analyze datasets and data requests for a wide variety of forestry research projects within the Division of Forestry, Forest Ecology and Economics section. Current projects are diverse and highly collaborative, focusing on research and application of science to forest ecology and management, which will provide the successful applicant many opportunities to grow and develop a varied skillset. Research within the section could include but is not limited to an assisted migration study in collaboration with the USFS to determine viable climate change mitigation techniques, a study of deer impacts on forest regeneration, and a collaborative study to determine the effects of mycorrhizal associations on forest health and small mammal communities. The highly collaborative nature of our research requires a data scientist with experience collating data from a wide variety of sources, working independently and as part of a team, statistical analysis, and building and maintaining databases to be utilized by internal and external partners.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Forester Senior - LTE

This position within the Division of Forestry, Forest Ecology and Economics section will also coordinate and conduct a variety of forestry work in the field including data collection and the set up and maintenance of study sites and related equipment. This position will also design and implement spatial databases and perform spatial data analyses for a variety of forestry projects. Current projects within the section are diverse, highly collaborative, and utilize large spatial datasets. This position will also collate and enter field-collected data and performing data quality assurance measures. This field work will be a mixture of working independently and as a member of a team. Occasional overnight travel for fieldwork will occur, not to exceed 25% of the successful candidate's time.

5% Other duties as assigned.

These positions pay between $20.26 to $25.32 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 15-03. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position. 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

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.

Natural Resources Research Scientist - LTE

Forester Senior - LTE

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on June 2nd, 2023 in order to be considered.