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Natural Resources, Department of

County(ies):	*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	FORESTRY TECHNICIAN-ADV 10-03310     Forestry Technician - Advanced
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting pay is $16.273 /hour plus excellent benefits. Pay schedule/range 06-13. This classification is represented by the Technical Bargaining Unit. A twelve month probationary period is required.
Contact:	Jacquelyn Koeller, Human Resource Specialist, 608-266-1407, Jacquelyn.Koeller@wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Technical
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	8/14/2010
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 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Forestry program plays an important role within the larger forestry community and supports the State’s ecological, social, and economic vitality.  The Division plans, coordinates and administers a wide variety of forestry programs focused on the management, protection, health, improvement, and sustainable use of Wisconsin's forests, as well as the protection of life, property and resources from wild fire.

The employment eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to staff vacancies which may occur throughout the state during the next six to twelve months or longer. Apply now if you wish to be considered for future vacancies.  Current Vacancies:  Oconto Falls (Oconto County) and the location of the second vacancy is unknown at the time of this publication. 

Special Notes:   Most positions will require a valid driver's license and some will require a commercial driver's license (CDL) permitting operation of vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and air brake operations. Some positions will also require meeting certain medical/physical fitness standards and the successful completion of a DNR administered Physical Fitness Test Battery. Complete details on medical and physical fitness requirements and testing procedures will be mailed to all successful candidates along with their examination results. Hours could vary due to Forestry emergencies. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Applied forestry for Lakes States  forest types; basic Silviculture systems; timber cruising and marking principles and practices; tree identification and land description principles; operation and maintenance of forestry and fire fighting equipment; principles of wildland fire behavior; map reading; tree planting; radio communication; basic math and accounting principles.

How To Apply:   A multiple-choice exam will be administered on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. or at the Make-up Exam Center on Monday, August 16, 2010 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. 

If you are unable to pre-register on-line, contact the pre-registration phone line at (608) 266-1536, please make sure you allow ample time to receive and return your application material by the deadline date.  (On-line registration is preferred).

Note:  The deadline for pre-registration is Monday, August 9, 2010 .  If application material is not received in our office by this date or if you have not pre-registered, you are not guaranteed an exam booklet.

Reuse of exam scores does not apply to this exam.  All applicants must test.