Introduction The Department of Natural Resources (DNR)'s Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection (DPSRP) is currently recruiting to fill a regional Outdoor Skills Trainer position. DPSRP is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and promoting public safety and the State's natural resources through enforcement, education, and community involvement, and encourages everyone to be stewards of our natural resources on behalf of future generations.
This position can be headquartered at an available DNR office within the region it serves – the Northern Region. To view the counties included in this region, please click here . In addition, this position may be able to telecommute up to 60% of the time, pending supervisor approval.
This position offers the State of Wisconsin's excellent benefits package, which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! To learn more about the State's complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator!
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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
Position Summary The Outdoor Skills Trainer position has the responsibility for coordinating a comprehensive recreational safety, education, and outdoor skills program within its assigned administrative area. These duties include: managing all aspects of the recreational education programs (Hunter Education, Bow Hunter Education, ATV, UTV, OHM (off-highway vehicles), snowmobile, boating); planning, logistics and coordination for training and providing guidance to the volunteer instructor corps as it relates to the safety programs and instructor certifications and continued education training; assisting with developing recreational safety instructor and student course content; assist with recruiting and training new coordinators; assisting with events, activities and programs involving hunting, shooting sports, archery and angling; and developing an informational service to include media relations, marketing, outreach and safety program messaging.
This position is also responsible for assuring consistent application of all department laws, policies and procedures for the recreational safety programs. The work performed by this position directly affects the ability of the Agency and the Division to carry out the recreational safety program certifications and needs of the State to the citizens and our volunteer safety instructors and mentors.
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Salary Information The classification of this position is Staff Development Program Specialist, which is in schedule-range 81-04 with a starting pay of $29.00-31.50 per hour. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period may be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details The DNR 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.
The DNR conducts extensive background checks on final applicants prior to making a job offer for this 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.
Must be eligible to drive a state vehicle by meeting the following criteria:
Have a valid driver's license Be at least 18 years of age Have a minimum of two years of licensed driving experience Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years Be free from any OWI/DUI violations within the past year Normally scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday, however some weekend and/or evening work and travel throughout the year is required.
Qualifications Please ensure the application materials you submit (resume and letter of qualifications) clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria below: Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following: Experience planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating any of the following: career development, training, mentoring, or coaching programs utilizing adult and/or juvenile learning theories and methods. Experience with outdoor recreation (e.g., participation in outdoor hobbies like boating, ATV/UTV operation, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.). Experience using basic office software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.) to create, prepare, and/or assemble training materials or handouts required for classes, meetings, etc. In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following: Experience providing instruction or mentoring in recreational safety programs (ATV/UTV/Snowmobile/Boating/Hunter Education) and/or Recruit, Retain, Reactivate (R3) programs, such as Learn to Hunt and Learn to Fish programs. Experience interpreting and/or enforcing Wisconsin laws or administrative rules related to any of the following: recreational vehicles and their operation, hunting, fishing, public safety, or natural resources protection. Experience with marketing, program outreach and/or program promotion. How To Apply DNR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the DNR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the DNR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the
DNR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.
To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the "Apply for Job" button listed on the top right of this page. Current state employees must apply through the STAR ESS Careers tile.
You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Please note: your letter of qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages in length . Any pages beyond this will not be considered.
Please address questions regarding the application process to Joanna Koehler at or .
Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, April 22nd at 11:59PM.
