Lte Wildlife Biologist/wildlife Technician

**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.

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 two LTE (Limited Term Employee) positions available in our Oshkosh, Wisconsin office:

- Wildlife Biologist
- Wildlife Technician

**Position Summary**:
**Wildlife Technician**

This position is responsible for a broad range of entry level technical support for the wildlife management program under the guidance of a Wildlife Biologist or Wildlife Technician - Advanced. Work duties include assisting with priority habitat management activities, maintenance of DNR equipment and facilities, and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management and surveillance.

30% Maintain DNR equipment and facilities. Perform routine maintenance of equipment, signage, and structures.

20% Assist with the implementation of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management and surveillance. Collect and process biological samples according to established protocols.

10% General program support as needed, including completion of m This position will assist with identifying invasive species outbreaks and prescribing control techniques. This position may assist with stocking pheasants onto public lands for fall hunting seasons as well as assist with banding, ducks, geese and doves in addition to conducting other wildlife surveys.

**Wildlife Biologist**

This position will assist with local sampling efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease in hunter-harvested deer. This position will be responsible for staffing Switchboard.

20% Manage local CWD sampling efforts. Collecting retropharyngeal lymph nodes as requested by hunters, processing self-sampled deer heads for sampling at other locations, customer service to hunters and local cooperating businesses.

20% Wildlife surveys and banding migratory game birds. This work includes: site preparations, baiting, trapping and banding live birds.

10% Reconnaissance public lands to plan future work, identify invasive species outbreaks and monitor.

10% Stock pheasants on public lands. Monthly reports and maintaining accurate records.

10% Participate in team meetings, responding to customer service calls, managing a local fleet of trucks.

10% All other duties as assigned.

**Salary Information**:
These positions pay $16.00 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 06-12 and 15-04. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

**Job Details**:
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 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.

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.

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**:

- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a minimum of two years of 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
- Computer and software skills (MS Office)
- Ability t