LTE Forest Regeneration Monitoring Technician (multiple locations)

Woodruff, Wisconsin Rapids, Wautoma, Wausaukee, Wausau, Statewide, Spooner,, WI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This position is in the Forestry Technician Advanced classification and pays between $20.00-23.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-14. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. 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. LTE positions offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources, provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job, may accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules, and allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plot measurements of tree saplings and seedlings by species and height class
• Enter collected data into a tablet according to program standard operating procedures
• Travel time to and from plots and work station
• Understand and follow state statutes, agency rules, regulations, administrative codes, and program procedures at all times while collecting field data
• Contact landowners to obtain permission to access private lands in accordance with state statutes, agency rules, regulations, administrative codes, and program procedures
• Perform data entry, quality assurance, and control according with agency standards
• Plan plot visits and access points efficiently with maps, GIS

Requirements

• Experience in forestry or natural resource management
• Able to identify seedling tree species native to Wisconsin
• Experience working independently
• Experience working with tablets, Microsoft Programs (especially Excel), and Windows programs
• Have a valid driver's license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Nice-to-haves

• Experience or familiarity with GPS navigation and ArcGIS
• Experience working in remote locations under a variety of conditions

Benefits

• Limited Term Employment (LTE) position
• Opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources
• Flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules