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Area Wildlife Supervisor

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Waukesha, Horicon, Fitchburg, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Job Type Permanent
Salary $43.56 - $45.67 per hour
Benefits The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with: Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap. Excellent and affordable
Deadline Oct 14, 2025
Experience 2 - 6 years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring two Wildlife Area Supervisors in the Division of Fish Wildlife & Parks. The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual office atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.

This recruitment is for two positions. The Waukesha Area Supervisor position may be headquartered in the Vernon Marsh Field Office, Milwaukee Service Center and the Fitchburg Area Supervisor position may be headquartered in Fitchburg Service Center, Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center depending on business needs and the location of the selected candidate. Other locations may be considered dependent on space and supervisor approval.

Are you a passionate leader ready to shape the future of Wisconsin’s wildlife? The Wisconsin DNR is seeking two Area Wildlife Supervisors to oversee and implement the Wildlife Management Program across a multi-county area. In these roles, you’ll guide a dedicated team, foster collaboration across conservation programs, and ensure the sustainable management of wildlife and habitats. With opportunities to engage with communities, lead habitat projects, and strengthen partnerships, thiee positions offer the chance to make a lasting impact on both wildlife and people in southern Wisconsin.

Required qualifications include ALL the following criteria: 

  • Leadership experience including paid or unpaid experience leading a team or work of others, team building, motivating others, training/coaching/mentoring others, constructive criticism, etc.
  • Work experience and/or educational training experience in wildlife management.
  • Experience in budget management within a paid work environment

In addition, preferred qualifications include any of the following criteria:

  • An earned bachelor’s degree or higher in Wildlife Management, Ecology, Habitat Management, Nature Based Recreation, or related field.
  • Supervisory experience with direct reports including directly supervising staff, hiring, employee discipline, performance evaluation, etc.
  • Experience developing and analyzing policies or procedures
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Category General / Stewardship, Wildlife