Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement Title: LTE - NAT RES RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (6 Positions)
Contact: Dustin R Bronson Location: Rhinelander Service Center, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Telephone Number: (608) 469-6680 Hourly Rate: $16.000 per hour. Duration: Job starts approximately April 16, 2017 Job Description: NAT RES RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - LTE 70% A. Field data collection. A1. Timber cruising for tree basal area by species A2. Assessment of tree saplings and seedlings by species A3. Herbaceous plant assessments A4. Establishment of study infrastructure 20% B. Laboratory work. B1. Establish cruise points in mapping software B2. Data entry, quality assurance and control 10% C. Soil collection and processing. C1. Collection of soils from study sites C2. Drying and processing soils for analysis Knowledge Required: The Wisconsin DNR will be hiring forestry technicians within the Division of Forestry, Forest Science section. These positions will focus on quantifying the amount and type of forest regeneration after a variety of silviculture techniques. Work will include forest understory assessments, tree basal area measurements, plant species identification, and study plot establishment. The majority of the work will be outside in the forests. Applicants will be expected to work in a wide range of weather conditions and be in good physical condition to handle daily hiking with gear. Preferred start date is mid-April, but some flexibility in the start date depending on the availability of qualified applicants. The position will be based out of the Wisconsin DNR Rhinelander Service Center, but will require extensive travel across Wisconsin. Independent travel in state vehicles is required so the successful candidate must possess a valid driver's license. Application Deadline: February 17, 2017 To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application (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 dustin.bron...@wisconsin.gov 107 Sutliff Avenue Rhinelander, WI 54501 RE: Job Code 10872 Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Additional Information: You will be required to attend an on-boarding session on April 17, 2015, prior to your start date at the property. Start date for students currently enrolled in classes may be later. A well-qualified applicant would have interest in pursuing a career in the field of natural resources. Applicants should have some experience in forest cruising and identification of tree species native to northern Wisconsin. Additional preference will be given to applicants who are familiar with GPS navigation and ArcGIS. Applicants will be expected to work independently and have experience with Excel and basic Windows programs.
