LTE Outdoor Skills and Shooting Range Assistant (Eagle/Waukesha)

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 is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Outdoor Skills and Shooting Range Assistant at our offices, in Waukesha, WI.

This position will be stationed at our Waukesha Service center, however, some of the position's duties will be performed at the McMiller Sports Center in Eagle, WI

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

This position supports the Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s recreational safety programs and is responsible for assisting, implementing, and maintaining facilities and relationships at the McMiller Sports Center in Eagle, WI. The position assists with safety program coordination, instruction, preparation, and maintenance of equipment and recruiting and training volunteer instructors in the DNR southeast region. This position also works closely with the DNR Shooting Range Program Specialist to monitor compliance with the McMiller lease agreement, range regulations, and to ensure adequate services are available to the public and all visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.

50% Assist the safety education and outdoor skills program in the southeast region of Wisconsin with coordination of events and training for all safety programs (hunter education, boating, snowmobile, off-highway vehicle, bow hunting). Assist with logistics and attend volunteer instructor training workshops and appreciation events. Assist with maintenance of training aids and equipment. Assist R3 coordinators with R3 programs and events.

20% Assist with tracking and recording program trainings, managing inventory, providing instructor trainings, data entry. Assist with instructor/mentor background checks, ordering supplies and equipment. Ensure effective communications and collaboration with OSTs, R3 coordinators and other program staff. Assist with training for department staff as it relates to Recreational Safety certification training required by manual code.

15% Provide customer service and support to volunteer instructors, mentors, external partnerships, recreational user groups, organizations, individuals and other stakeholders. Provide briefings, updates and recommendations on programmatic issues to OST's and the R3 team, program administrators and supervisor as appropriate. Assist and participate in regional law enforcement activities and projects. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

15% Liaison with the lessee of the McMiller Sports Center regarding facility maintenance and operations and complaint resolution relative to the overall shooting and outdoor experience. This position will conduct periodic physical inspections of the facility and conduct inventory of DNR physical assets at the facility. The position will coordinate, and schedule projects performed by outside contractors and provide oversight in obtaining necessary permits, approvals and contracts, and utilize the DNR development project system.

This position pays $22.31 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 02-11. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements:

1) Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin resident is a person who:

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;

b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;

c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or

d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.

2) Background Checks: 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.

3) Eligible to work in U.S.: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidate must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of hunting and shooting sports to include working with partners, knowledge of the role of shooting sports in conservation of natural resources
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills that foster relationships with constituents in a professional, courteous and friendly manner
• Demonstrates ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to develop, maintain and enhance relationships
• Ability to set priorities and possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to move equipment such as firearm sets, boxes, supplies, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wisconsin DNR’s outdoor skills safety programs, and fishing, hunting, trapping, and shooting recruitment programs
• General knowledge and experience with firearms, ammunition, safety standards and maintenance
• General knowledge of supervising safe shooting activities and range operation
• Experience with backing up and loading trailers of all sizes

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on October 27th, 2025 in order to be considered.