Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement ________________________________
Title: LTE - NAT RES RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (3 Positions) Contact: Dustin R Bronson<mailto:[email protected]> ([email protected]) Location: Rhinelander Service Center, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Telephone Number: (715) 360-6808 Hourly Rate: $11.000 per hour. Also includes lodging Duration: Job starts approximately May 5, 2014 Job Description: We will be hiring 3 positions, each lasting 5 months at full-time (40 hours/week). These positions are within the Wildlife and Forestry Research Group of the Bureau of Science Services. These positions will collect forest health data which will be used for a number of different research projects from a deer habitat study to a forest biomass harvest study. These positions start in May 2014 and continue through September of 2014. These positions are primarily field work, so applicants will be expected to work outdoors throughout a range of weather conditions. All applicants should expect hot, humid, bug-infested and sometimes rainy work environments. Independent travel to study areas in state vehicles is required so the successful candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Use of personal vehicles may be required; mileage will be reimbursed. Job Duties: 20% -Post-harvest fine woody debris surveys. 20% - Vegetation identification. 20% - Deer browse surveys. 20% - Soil sampling. 20% - Data entry into electronic databases. Knowledge Required: We will be hiring 3 positions, each lasting 5 months at full-time (40 hours/week). These positions are within the Wildlife and Forestry Research Group of the Bureau of Science Services. These positions will collect forest health data which will be used for a number of different research projects from a deer habitat study to a forest biomass harvest study. These positions start in May 2014 and continue through September of 2014. These positions are primarily field work, so applicants will be expected to work outdoors throughout a range of weather conditions. All applicants should expect hot, humid, bug-infested and sometimes rainy work environments. Independent travel to study areas in state vehicles is required so the successful candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Use of personal vehicles may be required; mileage will be reimbursed. Application Deadline: April 7, 2014 To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application <http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/lte/9100162_fillExt.pdf> (http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/lte/9100162_fillExt.pdf hard copy also available at most DNR offices), resume, cover letter and references to: Dustin R Bronson<mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 107 Sutliff Avenue Rhinelander, WI 54501 RE: Job Code 8799 Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.
