Carnivore Specialist

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Natural Resources, Department of

Carnivore Specialist

Job Announcement Code(s): 17-02698

County(ies):
Dane , Marathon , Oneida , Price , Washburn

Classification Title : / JAC :
Job Working Title :
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-ADV 17-02698

Carnivore Specialist

Type of Employment :
Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Salary :
Starting pay is between $66,560 and $77,126 annually ($32.00 – $37.08 per hour). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary based on the applicable provisions in the State Compensation Plan. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 81-03.

Contact :
Kelsey Scholtens, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-8173, kelsey.scholtens@wisconsin.gov

Bargaining Unit :
Non-Represented

Area of Competition :
Open

Deadline to Apply :
11/19/2017

Applications must be complete and finalized before 11:59PM CST on the deadline date. Once you finalize, you cannot make changes to your application.

Assessment Information :
55273 –

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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-ADV

Preview Assessment

The Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Carnivore Specialist in the Wildlife Biologist – Advanced classification within our Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Division. The preferred work station for the Carnivore Specialist is Rhinelander (Onieda county). Alternative work stations include: Wausau (Marathon county), Madison (Dane county), Park Falls (Price county), and Spooner (Washburn county).

In addition to many appealing benefits , the DNR offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible scheduling (depending on the position), and opportunities for career development. The DNR is an inclusive, diverse agency that prides itself on commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community by participating in fund raisers for charities. Come join the Department of Natural Resources where you can contribute to rewarding and meaningful work! Additionally, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ! Click here, for additional information about State Government positions.

Position Summary :
Statewide leadership, oversight, direction, and management of the wolf, bear, and cougar programs in Wisconsin. This position develops wolf, bear, and cougar management policies for the Bureau and represents the department in presentations of these policies to administrators, the natural resources board, legislators, conservation organizations, and the public. The full position description for the can be found here .

Special Notes :
Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. The DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Qualifications :
Applicants must describe education, training, and/ or experience in the following required qualifications to be at least minimally qualified for this position:

1. Wildlife conservation and management or large carnivores, highlighting experience with wolf, bear, and cougars

2. Wildlife population survey techniques and methodologies

In addition, preferred qualifications include:
1. Experience presenting technical information to nontechnical audiences

2. Experience with hunting and trapping techniques

3. Experience with harvest season management and implementation

Starting pay is between $66,560 and $77,126 annually ($32.00 – $37.08 per hour). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary based on the applicable provisions in the State Compensation Plan. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 81-03.