The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill two Equipment Research & Development Technician vacancies. These positions are classified under Forestry Technician - Advanced.

These positions are stationed: Wautoma or Tomahawk.

The DNR is committed to hiring the best candidate and is offering a $2000 sign-on bonus for new State employees. Click here for additional details.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

Now is the time to take advantage of this great opportunity. We want you to excel at your job, so we'll provide you with plenty of in-depth training as long as you meet the minimum education requirement and have at least some basic forest land management experience, basic fire training, "soft" skills such as communication and interpersonal sensitivity, and lots of motivation and enthusiasm!

This is an excellent opportunity to start a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, that includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full-time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the DNR’s complete compensation package, please visit Employee Trust Fund’s Total Rewards Calculator.

This position provides preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and training on specialized forestry and fire equipment as assigned. This position provides technical, administrative, and paraprofessional fire control equipment support to forest fire equipment operators who operate specialized/complex forest fire control equipment including tractor/plows and engines and all equipment used in the prevention and suppression of wildland fire and forest management. This position must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.

For a detailed position description for the Tomahawk location, click here.

For a detailed position description for the Wautoma location, click here.

Starting pay is $23.84/hour for this position ($50,585.60 annually). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan.

This position is in Pay Schedule / Range 06-14. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

This position is offering a $2000 sign-on bonus for new State employees. Click here for additional details.

Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. 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.

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must 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.

CDL Requirement:

**Please note that the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within (6 months/one year) of employment. **Pre-employment drug testing and subsequent random drug testing are required for this position.

Please describe the below qualifications in your resume and letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required qualifications for this posting includes experience found under "Fabrication" or the "Mechanics" section:

Fabrication, which could include any one of the following:

• Work experience fabricating parts for automobiles or trucks (e.g., cutting or stamping out parts, and welding or assembling them together)
• Work experience fabricating sheet metal (e.g., for HVAC purposes)
• Work experience fabricating heavy iron (e.g., welding truck frames, structural steel, etc.)
• Fabrication-related experience as a machinist, using mills, lathes or precision grinders

OR

Mechanics, which could include any one of the following:

• Work experience as an auto mechanic diagnosing and repairing problems in automobiles or light trucks
• Work experience as a small engine mechanic repairing and maintaining small engines
• Work experience as a heavy truck mechanic, performing work on chassis, diesel engines, drive lines, or brakes
• Work experience installing and repairing hydraulic pumps, motors, controls, or related pieces on motorized equipment
• Work experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic repairing, installing, dismantling or reassembling machinery.

Best-qualified applicants will have the following preferred qualifications:

• Work experience in two or more areas listed above
• Work experience using blueprints or schematics to make, assemble, or finish products

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For questions regarding the application process, please contact Andrew Wenninger in Human Resources at andrewj.wenninger@wisconsin.gov or 608/419-6009.

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Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.

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.

All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Friday, May 26th, 2023.