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 (Limited Term Employee) – Wildlife Technician located at our Mackenzie Center in Poynette, Wisconsin.

The Wildlife Technician is primarily responsible for managing the animal care and husbandry operations at the Mackenzie Center. This position must coordinate with the animal care team and be familiar with the best practices in animal welfare, observation, feeding, training, behavior, capture, and restraint. Additionally, this position will perform duties including creating dietary schedules, implementing daily enrichment, exhibit cleaning and maintenance, and basic horticulture work. This position will assist in restraining, crating, moving and unloading animals and assist veterinarian staff during examinations, treatments, prescribed medical procedures and emergencies. This position also assists in leading the Wildlife Technician Internship Program, and is expected to train and guide others to perform safe and appropriate husbandry techniques.

60% - Wildlife caretaking of captive small mammals, canines, felines, ungulates, and raptors. Duties to include animal monitoring, feed ordering and preparing, feeding, watering, enrichment development and implementation, maintenance, and sanitation of enclosures, and enclosure equipment, and handling of animals for veterinary purposes only.

20% - Assist with the operations and maintenance program for the property. Routine buildings and grounds maintenance including equipment operation. Inspect and maintain wildlife exhibits and property facilities and grounds. Ensure public safety by minimizing the possibility of physical contact between humans and captive animals.

20% - Assist with other property operations programs to meet operational needs. Perform other duties as assigned

This position pays between $14.00 - $16.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-11. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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.

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.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on February 6, 2023 in order to be considered.