Deadline: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: State of Wisconsin Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Wisconsin Location Detail: Multiple Locations, Wisconsin Job Description: Conservation Wardens are Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers, whose primary responsibility is to protect the natural resources of the State and the citizens who enjoy them. Their enforcement authority extends throughout the State, and includes wildlife, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and environmental laws. In addition, Conservation Wardens have full police authority on all DNR-owned property (parks and forests) and are responsible for the delivery of all law enforcement services on those properties. Conservation Wardens are responsible for providing public safety and natural resource protection services for all citizens in their community. Often, this career affords Wardens an opportunity to engage with diverse communities. The Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection (DPSRP) is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, building trusting relationships, and thoughtfully engaging and serving our diverse public. Wardens must exemplify exceptional customer service, which may include issuing a citation, responding to a recreational vehicle accident investigation, explaining a regulation to someone who finds it confusing, or respectfully listening to a customer’s concern about a regulation change. Wardens also utilize community policing and attend numerous outreach and public relations events. Wardens respond to a variety of calls for service, stemming from patrol work or customer complaints. Wardens investigate persons or property crimes, conduct traffic monitoring, control, and enforcement, respond to emergency medical calls (sometimes in remote locations), enforce property-specific regulations, and assist customers with questions. To explore the career further, visit the Warden Recruitment website (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WardenRecruitment), where you’ll find detailed information regarding the Conservation Warden career, the hiring process and timeline, the training program, and so much more! Please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 13900 to complete your application for this posting. Qualifications: Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following: - Experience providing customer service. - Personal experience recreating in the Natural Resources (e.g., boating, motor sports, hiking, camping, bird watching, hunting, fishing, etc.). - Experience solving problems, independently or while collaborating on a team. In addition, highly qualified candidates will one or more of the following: - Education, experience teaching (e.g., serving as a Learn to Hunt Mentor, Snowmobile/ATV Safety Instructor, or similar), and/or work experience in Natural Resource-related fields. - Experience providing customer service during an unpleasant situation or conflict. - Experience collaborating or building relationships with diverse groups, either in a personal or work setting. Miscellaneous: - Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment (January 2nd, 2025). - Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. - Must possess a valid driver’s license with no OWI convictions within one (1) year, and no more than two (2) moving violations or at fault accidents within the past two (2) years. - Must not have any unpardoned felony criminal convictions or for any crimes that would be considered a felony if committed in Wisconsin. - Must not have any unpardoned domestic violence convictions. Salary: Starting pay is $29.00 - $42.00 per hour, depending on years of eligible full-time law enforcement experience. Benefits: The DNR is a great place to work! State of Wisconsin Benefits (https://etf.wi.gov/career-benefits-state-employees) include excellent health and dental insurance options, ample paid leave time, an excellent retirement plan, and an exceptional employee assistance program (EAP). The retirement status for Conservation Wardens is Protective, and the overtime status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is Non-Exempt. If overtime hours are assigned, Wardens receive cash payments at a rate of one and one-half times their base rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. To learn more about the State’s complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator (https://apps.etf.wi.gov/ETFEVP/)! Also, working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. How to Apply: Please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 13900 to complete your application for this posting. 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. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Joanna Koehler in Human Resources at joanna.koehler@wisconsin.gov.
