Job ID: 14361
Location: Eau Claire;Black River Falls;La Crosse;Wisconsin Rapids
Agency: Natural Resources
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Environmental Management, is recruiting to fill a Drinking Water & Groundwater Field Supervisor vacancy in the West Central Region. This position could be stationed out of the DNR offices in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Black River Falls or Wisconsin Rapids. Telework is available for up to 60% of the work week!
What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to start a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, that includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full-time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the state’s complete compensation package, please visit Employee Trust Fund’s Total Rewards Calculator!
The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!
This recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent, project and/or LTE vacancies.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the management and field supervision of all public water supply aspects of the state drinking water and groundwater program. The position ensures integration of the drinking water and groundwater program with other department programs as a member of the Drinking Water and Groundwater Management Team. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing statewide policy, ensuring public health protection of drinking water consumers and protecting water resources.
Drinking Water & Groundwater Field Supervisor position description
Salary Information
Starting pay is $43.50 – $50.83 per hour ($90,480 – $105,726.40 annually). This position is in the state classification Natural Resources Region Program Manager and is in pay schedule and range 81-02.
Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 2% General Wage Adjustment is anticipated to take effect on June 30, 2024.
This position includes an excellent benefits package, including health care, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits. A two-year trial period may be required.
Job Details
This position will require travel throughout the assigned region, as well as periodic statewide travel for meetings.
The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to 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.
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 Form I-9 form upon hire.
Qualifications
Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
Required qualifications include the following:
- Education or comparable work experience in water well construction practices, bacteriology and/or water chemistry
- Work experience with public water supply systems
- Experience implementing policies in a regulatory setting
Best-qualified applicants will also have at least one of the following:
- Leadership experience (e.g., supervising staff, project lead, delegating tasks to staff, etc.)
- Professional experience in applied drinking and groundwater management (e.g., public water supply systems, private water supply systems, groundwater standards and/or public health, etc.)
- Developing or revising policies specifically related to drinking water quality
How To Apply
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For questions regarding the application process, please contact Patricia Buchholz in Human Resources at patricia.buchholz@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-2133.
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Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.
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.
Deadline to Apply
All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Monday, June 10th, 2024.
