State of Wisconsin
Forestry Technicians - Advanced (Multiple Locations)
State of Wisconsin, Fence, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting Forestry Technicians – Advanced for multiple locations across the state. These technicians perform fire management activities, operate specialized forest fire equipment, and support forest management programs. Locations
Webster Ranger Station – Burnett County Florence Service Center – Florence County Mellen Ranger Station – Ashland County Woodruff Ranger Station – Oneida County Trout Lake/NHAL – Vilas County Responsibilities
Forestry Technicians are responsible for: Fire suppression, pre‑suppression, and prevention activities. Operation of certified forest fire equipment (tractor/plows, bulldozers, engines). Issuing permits and implementing forest fire prevention projects. Fire inspections and assistance with all aspects of the forest management program, including forest reconnaissance, timber sale establishment, reforestation, forest road development, and property management. Qualifications
Required: Valid driver’s license and eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience operating at least one of the following: tractor (30 hp+), dozer, skid steer, logging equipment, backhoe, excavator, or fire engine (Types 1‑6). Natural resources experience, education, or training that includes field surveying, data collection, and knowledge of prescribed fire behavior. Preferred: An Associate’s Degree or higher in a natural resources‑related field. Experience with prescribed burns, timber marking, forest regeneration assessment, or silviculture. Wildland fire qualifications at FFT1 or higher, ICT5 or higher, or prescribed fire qualification at RXB2 or higher. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A), ASE certification, or completion of Operation Engineers Apprenticeship or equivalent training. Salary and Benefits
Starting pay is $25.98 per hour ($54,038.40 annually). Benefits include generous paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement program, wellness tools, a confidential employee assistance program, and a Total Rewards Calculator. Additional Requirements
Criminal background checks I‑9 verification 12‑month probationary period Remote work may be eligible Travel within the geographic scope of the assigned area and occasionally statewide Irregular work hours, including late evenings, nights, and weekends Emergency response within 30 minutes of the workstation Driver’s license and Wisconsin Class A CDL within 6 months Medical, drug, and physical fitness screening How to Apply
Submit your application by 11:59 pm central on Monday, January 12, 2026. Current state employees must apply through STAR ESS; former permanent classified state employees through Wisc.Jobs. For application instructions, visit Wisc.Jobs and search for Job ID 19465. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting Forestry Technicians – Advanced for multiple locations across the state. These technicians perform fire management activities, operate specialized forest fire equipment, and support forest management programs. Locations
Webster Ranger Station – Burnett County Florence Service Center – Florence County Mellen Ranger Station – Ashland County Woodruff Ranger Station – Oneida County Trout Lake/NHAL – Vilas County Responsibilities
Forestry Technicians are responsible for: Fire suppression, pre‑suppression, and prevention activities. Operation of certified forest fire equipment (tractor/plows, bulldozers, engines). Issuing permits and implementing forest fire prevention projects. Fire inspections and assistance with all aspects of the forest management program, including forest reconnaissance, timber sale establishment, reforestation, forest road development, and property management. Qualifications
Required: Valid driver’s license and eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Experience operating at least one of the following: tractor (30 hp+), dozer, skid steer, logging equipment, backhoe, excavator, or fire engine (Types 1‑6). Natural resources experience, education, or training that includes field surveying, data collection, and knowledge of prescribed fire behavior. Preferred: An Associate’s Degree or higher in a natural resources‑related field. Experience with prescribed burns, timber marking, forest regeneration assessment, or silviculture. Wildland fire qualifications at FFT1 or higher, ICT5 or higher, or prescribed fire qualification at RXB2 or higher. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A), ASE certification, or completion of Operation Engineers Apprenticeship or equivalent training. Salary and Benefits
Starting pay is $25.98 per hour ($54,038.40 annually). Benefits include generous paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement program, wellness tools, a confidential employee assistance program, and a Total Rewards Calculator. Additional Requirements
Criminal background checks I‑9 verification 12‑month probationary period Remote work may be eligible Travel within the geographic scope of the assigned area and occasionally statewide Irregular work hours, including late evenings, nights, and weekends Emergency response within 30 minutes of the workstation Driver’s license and Wisconsin Class A CDL within 6 months Medical, drug, and physical fitness screening How to Apply
Submit your application by 11:59 pm central on Monday, January 12, 2026. Current state employees must apply through STAR ESS; former permanent classified state employees through Wisc.Jobs. For application instructions, visit Wisc.Jobs and search for Job ID 19465. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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