The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now hiring

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:

• DNR Employee Engagement Advisor – Statewide – apply by July 24
• LTE Shooting Range Facility Manager – Fitchburg – apply by July 25
• Outdoor Skills Training Assistant – Fitchburg – apply by July 25
• LTE Visitor Services Associate – Winter – apply by July 25
• Forestry Team Leader – three positions; several locations – apply by July 29
• Remediation and Redevelopment Program Specialist – multiple locations – apply by July 29
• Hunter Education Administrator – Statewide – apply by July 29
• Conservation Warden Supervisor – Ashland and Mississippi River Teams – Ashland, Douglas, La Crosse, Buffalo, Monroe, Trempealeau counties – apply by July 29
• Forestry Technician – Advanced – multiple locations – apply by July 29
• LTE CAFO Permit Intake Specialist – Madison – apply by July 29
• LTE CAFO Nutrient Management Specialist – Madison – apply by July 29
• LTE Fisheries Technician – Kewaunee – apply by July 30
• LTE Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Program Specialist – La Crosse – apply by July 31
• LTE Wildlife Biologist – Shiocton – apply by Aug. 5
• LTE Wildlife Technician Advanced – Shiocton – apply by Aug. 5
• Water Supply Engineer – Lead and Copper – Madison – apply by Aug. 5
• Floodplain Mapping Program Manager – Statewide – apply by Aug. 5
• LTE Parks and Recreation Specialist – Lake Mills – apply by Aug. 12
• LTE Wildlife Biologist – Poynette – apply by Aug. 19
• Senior or Advanced Civil Engineer – multiple locations – until filled

DNR Career Spotlight:

Forestry Technician Advanced

Forestry technicians are responsible for fire management activities (e.g., fire suppression, pre-suppression and prevention), serving as a certified forest fire equipment operator, operating specialized/complex forest fire control equipment including tractor/plows (bulldozers) and engines, issuing permits, implementing forest fire prevention projects, and assisting in performing fire inspections.

Forestry technicians also assist with all aspects of the forest management program, which may include forest reconnaissance, management plans, timber sale establishment and administration, timber stand improvement, reforestation and afforestation, forest road development and maintenance, and/or property management.