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Natural Resources, Department of

County(ies):	*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	RANGER-ENFORCEMENT 08-00470     Ranger - Enforcement RANGER-OPERATIONS 08-00471     Ranger - Operations
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Evening 2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm or similar hours) Evening 3rd Shift (11pm to 7am or similar hours) Seasonal (minimum of 600 hrs/year but less than 1828 hrs/year)
Salary:	Ranger Operations - starting pay is $16.958 per hour. Schedule 05 Range 13. Ranger Enforcement - starting pay is $18.342 per hour. Schedule 05 Range 14. An 18-month probationary period is required for all Ranger titles.
Contact:	If you have questions, please contact Jill Voeltz at (608) 266-7318 or Email at Jill.Voeltz@Wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Security and Public Safety
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	11/4/2009
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

NOTE:  Pre-registration is required for this exam.  Please read the instructions in the "How to Apply" section below.

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking creative, service oriented individuals to join a team of professional employees dedicated to serving and protecting visitors to our State parks and forests.  We seek individuals with diverse backgrounds who can communicate with a wide variety of customer groups.  The employment eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to staff full-time, part-time and seasonal vacancies which may occur throughout the state during the next six to twelve months or longer, so apply now to be considered for future vacancies.

Special Notes:   To be eligible for one of these positions, you must either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.  Persons recommended for appointment will be required to meet Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) "recruit" requirements which include the following: at least 18 years of age; NO unpardoned felony convictions; high school diploma/GED; good character, "free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect performance as a law enforcement officer;" ability to meet certain medical/physical requirements including hearing and visual acuity standards.  Certification as a law enforcement officer will be required prior to completion of the probationary period.

Qualified applicants shall 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. Detailed information regarding all requirements/standards including physical fitness testing procedures required for all Rangers will be mailed to all successful applicants along with their examination grade results.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Basic law enforcement procedures including observation and memory skills and techniques; ability to interpret state park regulations and rules; skill in communicating in a positive manner, both internally and with the public; ability to show concern for the varied interests and needs of others; basic building and grounds maintenance and repair procedures; safe operation of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment.

How To Apply:   A multiple-choice exam will be administered on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. or at the Make-up Exam Center on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.  To register on-line, select "Log in to Apply" or "Apply Now", you will either log in to your account or create a new account if you do not have one.  The registration process will require you to do the following: 
• Verify your personal information including e-mail address (select continue at the bottom of the page);
• Select your job preferences (select continue at the bottom of the page); and
• Indicate your preferences where you would take the exam (select save and continue to save your response then save and finalize to finalize the exam).

After you complete the pre-registration process, you will receive a confirmation via either e-mail, if you provided an e-mail address or U.S. mail if you did not provide an e-mail address. Note:  If you do not receive a confirmation notice, please contact the Employment Services Center at ESC@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-1731.