We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE – Campground Manager at Northern Highland State Forest in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

The Northern Highland American Legion State Forest has a unique work experience for those who enjoy camping and interacting with people. The state forest is hiring campground managers to live and work at rustic campgrounds on the forest. This position will be the front-line staff member who will interact with campers at these campgrounds. Campground managers are required to live in the campground they are assigned to and perform customer service, janitorial, maintenance, and light landscaping duties. Applicants must be able to provide their own camping unit (hard-sided is preferred).

These positions are responsible for a combination of outdoor maintenance, groundskeeping, and janitorial work in addition to providing customer service for property visitors and/or campers. This a unique opportunity where Parks and Recreation Specialists in these positions are required to live onsite in a campground in a camping unit that they provide.

45% - Perform the maintenance of grounds and facilities in the assigned campground(s) to ensure they conform to established standards to include mow grass, pick up litter, clean public use areas and beaches, painting, maintaining restrooms and campsites, remove trees and brush, operate vehicles and light equipment and perform repairs and maintenance to equipment and buildings.

20% - Direct other team members and assist in the collection of fees and dissemination of information as appropriate.Assist in the collection of fees and dissemination of information while working within campgrounds. Use computerized reservation and reporting systems. Sell admission stickers to public. Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the specific park or geographic area, as well as explain the area's recreational opportunities, interpretive services, concessions and campground availability.

20% - Explain State Property rules, regulations and fees to visitors. Manage the campground and its facilities to protect public health and safety.

10% - Manage admission sticker account and other fee charges including properly and accurately handling and remitting funds.

5% - Assist in other duties as assigned.

$17 per hour

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position. 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. 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 by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Customer service and cash handling experience
• Knowledge, skills and experience of general maintenance operation
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
• Ability to work a modified schedule; nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Joe Fieweger at Joseph.Fieweger@wisconsin.gov.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on March, 14th in order to be considered. *Deadline Extended*