<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Private Lands Forest Habitat Biologist is responsible for coordinating, leading, and providing technical and financial assistance to Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) members and other private landowners within the state. This includes providing wildlife habitat and deer herd management advice that aligns landowner goals with sound management practices, assisting DMAP members and other private landowners with applying for and complying with NRCS Farm Bill cost-share programs, and serving as a Farm Bill Program liaison for the Wildlife Management Program.</p> <p>For more information, please see the Position Description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting pay for this position is between $31.00 to $31.53 per hour (or $64,480 to $ 65,582.40 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. This position is included in the classification Wildlife Biologist Sr within Pay Schedule/Range 15-03. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:</p> <ul> <li>Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap. </li><li>Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $45/month for single and $111/month for family coverage). </li><li>Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more). </li><li>A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. </li><li>A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses. </li><li>A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services. </li><li>For more info, see our Total Rewards Calculator. </li></ul> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Travel: Travel within the assigned area of the State is required and will occur regularly. Travel statewide to assist other team members, attend meetings, and training may occur occasionally.</p> <p>Physical/ Environmental Factors: This position is required to work outside in cold and warm temperatures with exposure to the elements including insects, sun, and precipitation.</p> <p>Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to job offer. 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.</p> <p>Eligibility to work in United States: 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.</p> <p>Project Position: Per s. 230.27(1m), Wis. Stats., individuals appointed to project positions must be Wisconsin residents. Project positions are temporary positions that provide benefits. Individuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary period. State employees who leave a permanent civil service position to move to a project position may have rights back to a position at a comparable level to the permanent position they left when the term of their project position has ended.</p> <p>Future Opportunities: This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar positions.</p> <p>Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.</p> <p>Please describe the below qualifications in your resume and letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:</p> <p>Required qualifications include education, training or experience within all of the following criteria:</p> <p>Forest management, including commercial (e.g. timber sales) and non-commercial practices (e.g. timber stand improvement, shearing, etc.), and their application to wildlife habitat management.</p> <p>White-tailed deer ecology, including hunting and herd management.</p> <p>Wildlife conservation and habitat management principles such as population dynamics, habitat needs, forest, savanna, grassland and wetland habitat management that benefit Wisconsin wildlife.</p> <p>In addition to the above, preferred qualifications include professional work experience with a combination of the following:</p> <p>Private lands habitat programs, primarily NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Farm Bill programs including the EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) and CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program).</p> <p>Implementing and evaluating wildlife habitat management practices such as timber stand improvements, grassland restoration and management, young forest management, and wildlife food plots.</p> <p>Communicating technical advice to a general audience in written (e.g. management plans, newsletters, etc.) and oral formats (e.g. presentations, workshops, expo's, etc.).</p> <p>Data management, tracking (such as R, MS Access, customer management databases, grant management databases, or other custom applications) and mapping software (GIS or other web-based) programs.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your resume and letter of qualifications are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. References are not required at the time of application but will be required upon successful completion of the interview process. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.</p> <p>If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this JOB ID: 20706 to complete your application for this posting. Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.</p> <p>For technical troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, please view the Frequently Asked Questions. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Vicki Treml in Human Resources at vickil.treml@wisconsin.gov.</p> <p>Disabled veterans: 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. Please send your letter of qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position listed above in the job announcement along with your DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current permanent State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Monday April 27th, 2026.</p>