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People interested as working as a park manager or ranger at a Wisconsin state park, trail or forest can fill out an on-line application and examination that is available on the Department of Natural Resources Web site through Wednesday, June 27.
Exam results will be used to create a list of eligible candidates to fill a number of current park manager and ranger vacancies as well as vacancies that may occur throughout the state during the next six to 12 months. The job announcements and exams can be found on the DNR Employment pages of the DNR Web site.
“We’re seeking creative, service oriented individuals to join a team of professional employees dedicated to serving and protecting visitors to Wisconsin State parks, trails and forests,” said Jason Fritz, Chief Ranger for the Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Parks and Recreation.
“We are especially interested in individuals with diverse backgrounds who can communicate with a wide variety of customer groups, and are encouraging women and minorities to consider taking the exams,” he added.
In addition to directing daily park operations, job duties include: enhancing natural resources through strong management practices, protecting natural resources by enforcing regulations and laws pertaining to parks, fisheries, and wildlife, providing visitor information and service; working cooperatively with various user groups and volunteers, and directing work crews.
Qualified applicants should possess either a two-year or associate degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state, or a minimum of 60 fully-accredited college-level credits at the time of employment. An applicant who has not met this standard at the time of employment must meet the standard by the end of their fifth year of employment. Interviews and additional assessments will be involved in selecting candidates for manager positions. Successful applicants must complete law enforcement officer certification prior to completion of the probationary period.
Additional requirements, exams and more information can be found at the Wisconsin Jobs Web site wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/index.asp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Fritz - (608) 266-2
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