Kinnickinnic State Park - Season Opportunities (River Falls)

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR has multiple LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Parks and Recreation Specialist positions available at our Kinnickinnic State Park in River Falls, WI.

These positions are expected to begin in spring 2024, work through the summer, and end in the fall. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to spend their summer in the great outdoors.

Thinking about pursuing a natural resources career path? This opportunity is for you! Get outdoors, support our State Parks system, and gain valuable work experience with the WI DNR. Why wouldn't you want to work in a park anyway?! I mean, really, it's a park. This is awesome!!

Parks and Recreation Specialists

Parks and recreation specialists are responsible for a combination of outdoor maintenance and/or groundskeeping work in addition to providing customer service for property visitors and/or campers. Parks and Recreation Specialists often operate machinery such as UTV's, ATV's, chainsaws, snowmobiles, hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors and other motorized vehicles.
30% - Direct and perform recreation operations activities to ensure they conform to established standards to include mow grass, pick up litter, clean public use areas and beaches, painting, maintaining restrooms and campsites, remove trees and brush, repair and maintain trail surfaces, operate vehicles and light equipment and perform repairs and maintenance to equipment and buildings.
40% - Direct and conduct project management, repair, new construction, and resource management activities to facilities, property, and equipment to protect the capital investment, reduce damage, and costly repairs. Perform grounds and maintenance activities to include repair work on trails, parking lots, roads, public access sites, and other public use areas. Perform and/or assist other resource professionals on land and habitat management activities.
15% - Manage the administration of admission sticker sales and other fee charges. Assign, audit and process sticker accounts to ensure control of such accounts as well as prompt remittances.
10% - Manage properties and their facilities to protect public health and safety.
5% - Assist the Recreation Specialist, Ranger, Park Manager and/or Property Superintendent with monitoring the work and performance of other team members or volunteers and any other duties as assigned.

These positions pay between $15.00 - $17.00 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 15-04.

Rates offered to selected applicants will depend on the experience of the candidate and the position being offered. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. 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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources 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 I-9 form upon hire.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Customer service and cash handling experience
• Knowledge, skills and experience of general maintenance operation
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
• Ability to work a modified schedule; nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You will be required to either enter information about your work experience, or upload a resume. You will also be allowed to upload a letter of qualifications describing how you meet the qualifications for the available positions, if you wish to include one in your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

Please note that the Wisc.Jobs system will time you out after 30 minutes of activity, so be sure to save your work often to avoid having to re-start the application process.

For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Aaron.Mason@wisconsin.gov.

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Your resume and/or work experience are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on February 22nd, 2024 in order to be considered.