Jan. 6, 2026, DNR job openings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employs a large, diverse workforce throughout our state. We seek employees with a strong customer service philosophy and an attitude of helpfulness. DNR careers offer a wide variety of benefits to employees and their families.

Here are some of our current job openings:

Fisheries Biologist – Multiple Locations – apply by Jan. 7

LTE Forestry Technician Advanced – Rhinelander – apply by Jan. 12

LTE Forestry Regeneration and Monitoring Technician – Multiple Locations – apply by Jan. 12

Foresters Senior – Multiple Locations – apply by Jan. 12

Forestry Technicians – Advanced – Multiple Locations – apply by Jan. 12

Wastewater Field Supervisor – Milwaukee – apply by Jan. 14

LTE Human-Dimensions Research Scientist – Madison – apply by Jan. 19

Peninsula, Newport, and Rock Island State Parks – Seasonal LTE Opportunities – Washington, Fish Creek, Ellison Bay – apply by Jan. 19

LTE Natural Resources Educators – Washington, Fish Creek, Ellison Bay – apply by Jan. 19

Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Program Coordinator – Waukesha, Milwaukee, Madison – apply by Jan. 19

NHAL State Forest – Seasonal LTE Opportunities – Woodruff, Boulder Junction – apply by Jan. 29

Kettle Moraine State Forest North – Seasonal LTE Opportunities – Campbellsport – apply by Jan. 29

LTE Community Service Officers – Multiple Locations – apply by Feb. 2

LTE Recreation Operations Technician – Sherwood, Lake Mills – apply by Feb. 2

Mirror Lake and Rocky Arbor State Parks – Seasonal LTE Opportunities – Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo – apply by Feb. 3

State of Wisconsin Student Development Internship Program – Statewide – apply by Feb. 6

Black River State Forest – LTE Park Ranger – Black River Falls – apply by Feb. 9

DNR Career Spotlight: Foresters and Forestry Technicians

Learn more about rewarding careers in forestry at the DNR with this short video.

Check out the job postings for more details on Forester Advanced and Forestry Technician Advanced careers.

DNR Career Fairs

Talk one-on-one with DNR staff about the full-time and part-time opportunities in a wide variety of careers – all related to Wisconsin’s outstanding natural resources. Attendees will learn how to apply online as new job postings become available.

Schedule

  • Spooner DNR Service Center: Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Woodruff Town Hall: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Oshkosh DNR Service Center: Friday, Jan. 23, 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Mead Wildlife Area: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Havenwoods State Forest: Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Fitchburg DNR Service Center: Sunday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more information, visit the DNR Events calendar.