LTE Wildlife Biologist

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Wildlife Biologist at our offices, in Antigo, WI.

The position is anticipated to begin in May 2025. However, start and end times may be flexible as well as hours worked per week.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies. 

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Deer Management Assistance Program’s (DMAP) antlerless tag program. Including working with private landowners to coordinate site visits, collect deer impact data (deer browse, forest regeneration), and provide written reports and antlerless tags where appropriate.

80% Coordinate and implement DMAP’s antlerless tag program

• Conduct property assessments for DMAP members requesting antlerless tags across the state including coordinating site visits with members, collecting accurate and complete data, writing property assessment summaries, and working with the local DMAP biologist to determine appropriate tag allocations
• Develop antlerless tag authorization lists for GoWild staff
• Assign DMAP tag authorizations to qualifying DMAP members in coordination with the local DMAP biologist
• Develop custom annual harvest reports for DMAP members

10% Provide quality customer service to DMAP members

• Assist DMAP members with MyDMAP technical support
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, respectful manner

10% Maintain familiarity with DMAP programs and offerings as well as the latest information on deer and habitat management

• Assist DMAP biologists with conducting site visits including providing DMAP member’s with notes following the visit
• Stay up-to-date on the latest deer and habitat management information

Salary Information

This position pays $20.65 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 15-04. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. 

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees. 

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job. 

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. 

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements:

1) Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin resident is a person who:

6. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier; 
7. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years; 
8. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or 
9. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.

2) Background Checks: 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.

3) Eligible to work in U.S.: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
• Skilled in taking and maintaining accurate, complete field data
• General knowledge of plant and tree identification

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have the following:

• Experience conducting forest inventory, deer browse, or plant surveys
• Experience writing technical reports for a general audience
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• General knowledge of wildlife habitat types, deer, and wildlife biology