Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is accepting applications for one Nursery Operations Coordinator/Technician and one Nursery Foreman. The Nursery Operations Coordinator/Technician is a full-time, permanent job opportunity in Boscobel, the second opportunity is a project position in Hayward serving as Nursery Foreman. These positions provide leadership, direction, and service to the Department's nursery operations.

The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual work atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Position Summary

• Plan and coordinate work for self and others
• Conduct pesticide applications using best practices
• Operate and maintain specialized and complex nursery equipment
• Buildings and grounds maintenance

Review the Boscobel full job description and the Hayward full job description for additional information about each positions' duties and responsibilities.

Salary Information

Starting wage is $24.72 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 2% wage increase is anticipated on 6/30/2024. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

Residency Requirement (project position): Wisconsin residency is required for project positions.

Travel: Travel is primarily within the immediate vicinity of the nursery on a regular basis, with longer distances periodically required including overnight travel.

Driver License Requirement: The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age with 2 years driving experience. Candidates with three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years, or who have an OWI/DUE violation within the past year are not eligible to drive state vehicles.

Project Position Details: The project position has been authorized until July 2026. Project positions are eligible for all benefits (including paid time off). Individuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary period.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors: Employee could be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of an hour or more, and temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Refer to the job description for further information on the physical requirements of the position.

Probation: A 12-month probationary period will be required. The classification title for this position is Forestry Technician - Advanced (schedule 06, range 14) . This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Background Check: Finalists for this position may be required to allow DNR to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

I-9 Requirement: 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.

Reuse: The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies if they become available.

Qualifications

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

You need to have all of the following:

• Nursery, horticulture, forestry, or farming experience
• Leadership experience (i.e., coordinate, lead, train, and direct the work of others)
• Experience operating farm and/or farm implements and/or construction equipment (e.g., tractor, skid-steers, bulldozer and/or a backhoe)
• Effective communication skills to accomplish business objectives

Any of the following would be nice to have:

• Building construction or building repair including plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, or similar word processing, spreadsheet and email software

How To Apply

Note: If you are viewing this posting on an external site, please visit Wisc.jobs (search the Job ID 14592) to complete your application.

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job.

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Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and consistent selection process that is based on merit and utilizes sound competitive selection procedures.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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. Ask the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.

If you have questions regarding this position or this recruitment (e.g., projected start date, application status, etc.) please email Deb in HR at DJTJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-1024.

What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.

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

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central time) on Sunday, July 7, 2024.