The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is hiring a season Apiary Inspector. If you have a background in beekeeping and love to talk about bees, consider applying today.
The selected candidate will conduct apiary inspections throughout eastern Wisconsin from April to October. They will provide outreach on honey bee pest management and pollinator protection, enforce honey bee import regulations, and issue certificates to migratory beekeepers who take bees to other states for pollination.
Knowledge of honey bees and other pollinators, outreach experience, natural science courses or degree(s), and computer skills (including MS Office and Geographic Information Systems-related apps, such as Survey 123) are preferred.
Contact Shahla Werner with any questions at (608) 957-5100 or shahla.werner@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to apply: Feb. 24.
Link to apply: https://wj.wi.gov/16923
