Introduction The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) , is hiring a Silviculturist/Ecologist to provide statewide policy development, program management, and training for assigned program areas in the Silviculture and Ecology programs for the Division of Forestry.
This position has
statewide responsibilities and could be headquartered at any Forestry Ranger Station or DNR office within the Division of Forestry's Northeast District or Northwest District determined to be best suited for the bureau's needs, applicant preference, and space availability. This position has statewide responsibilities, so occasional travel within the state is required.
Remote work will be available after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program need and varies seasonally.
Find a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR! The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our residents. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We offer training and career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment.
Position Summary This position is a technical expert and thought leader for the Division's Silviculture and Ecology Programs , setting the pace for the Division through leadership, innovation, adaptation, best practices, and transfer of knowledge. Program areas include silvicultural and ecological expertise for the 18 forest cover types found in Wisconsin, landscape ecology, forest management plans, stand-level silviculture prescriptions, and more. The current focus of this position is in the application and evaluation of climate and landscape silviculture, including the Division's DReAM and ASCC site s. Areas of program expertise evolve with emerging issues in forest management.
The Silviculturist/Ecologist is a key internal and external consultant for staff, leadership, inter - divisional teams, and partner groups. This position maintains cutting - edge knowledge and expertise by staying abreast of current research and maintaining an effective professional network. The customer base for this position is 450 - 500 Division staff, including three bureaus and three districts, as well as colleagues throughout the Department and key partner groups, including corresponding programs in the US Forest Service.
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here . Salary Information Starting pay is $37.00 - $39.00 per hour ($76,960.00 - $81,120.00 annually).
This position is in the Forester Advanced classification. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 15-03. A 12-month probation period may be required.
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:
- Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
- Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $34/month for single and $83/month for family coverage).
- Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
- A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- A Well Wisconsin program , offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
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Job Details Probation: A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts
criminal background checks on final applicants prior to 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.
Eligibility to work in United States: 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 Form I-9 upon hire.
Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved
Physical/ Environmental Factors: The position requires bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, and walking on foot. Depending on the time of year, activities occur indoors and outdoors in varying amounts. During certain seasons, the Forest Ecologist/Silviculturist could be exposed to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees F. for periods of one hour or more), and extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees F. for periods of more than one hour). Situations may arise that involve sufficient noise to require shouting in order to be heard. The person may be exposed to vibrating movements of the extremities or whole body. There may be exposure to hazards and situations (such as proximity to mechanical parts, electrical current, etc.) and/or exposure to conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin, such as fumes, odors, toxic plants (e.g. poison ivy) and/or insect bites that could result in bodily injury if not properly treated.
Travel: This position is located in the Division of Forestry's Northeast District or Northwest District with responsibilities statewide. Travel within the area is required. Occasional overnight travel across the state will also be required.
Qualifications Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position: Required qualifications include experience in ALL the following criteria: Professional forest management experience related to any of the following areas:
- Silviculture, forest ecology, silvics, forest pathology and entomology, aesthetics, harvesting systems, biometrics and mensuration, forest economics, forest soils, forest hydrology, ecological classification systems, forest wildlife ecology and management, forest landscape ecology and management
Professional experience in developing training for natural resource professionals or outreach materials for the public
Preferred Qualifications Include: Professional experience developing natural resource related policies and procedures (e.g. Administrative Codes, Manual Codes, guidance, handbooks and protocols.)
Professional experience in applied or theoretical research (e.g. research design, scientific research methods, statistics, and technical transfer of scientific results to applied management)
Professional experience in timber sale procedures, practices, and forest inventory methods (e.g. silvicultural prescriptions, site and stand assessments, design, layout, establishment, contract specifications, plot sampling, forest reconnaissance and continuous forest inventory)
Experience studying and/or applying climate-adapted silviculture and/or landscape silviculture
How To Apply If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID:
16032 to complete your application for this posting. Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.
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Disabled Veterans: Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.
The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. central standard time on Monday, December 9, 2024.
