Job ID: 15108
Location: Statewide
Agency: Natural Resources
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring their Watershed Management Bureau Director in the Division of External Services. We are seeking a leader to guide our diverse group of engineers, permitting staff, and water resource professionals across the urban stormwater and agricultural runoff and permitting programs for the protection of human health and water resources.
This position may be headquartered in any DNR office throughout WI, depending on space availability and the location of the selected candidate.
Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period.
This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar positions. Therefore, when you apply, please select all counties in which you are interested in working.
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.
The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.
This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! To learn more about the State’s complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for administering all aspects of implementation and evaluation of programs to ensure conformance with state and federal laws, development of all administrative rules and associate policies for the programs within Watershed Management. The three focus areas in Watershed Management include urban stormwater permitting and nonpoint pollution abatement, permitting for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and agricultural nonpoint pollution abatement.
For more information, please see the Watershed Management Bureau Director position description. (If you are experiencing issues opening the position description, it is recommended to try using a different browser or email the HR specialist listed at the end of the job announcement for a copy of the position description)
Salary Information
Starting pay for this position is between $53.50 to $58.00 per hour (or $111,280.00 to $120,640.00 annually), in addition to excellent benefits.
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
This position is included in the classification Natural Resources Manager within pay schedule/range 81-01. A two-year Career Executive trial period may be required.
Job Details
Background Checks: 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.
Eligibility to work in the United States: 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 upon hire.
Disabled veterans: Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision.
Travel: This position requires regular travel throughout the state.
Qualifications
Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:
Required qualifications include experience with the following:
- Working as a formal supervisor (e.g., hiring, advising, coaching and/or mentoring staff, assigning work, etc.)
- Developing and administering policies or regulatory procedures (e.g., drafting, analyzing, public participation, and/or implementation)
- Collaborating across organizations or groups from a wide variety of backgrounds to accomplish a goal (e.g., internal partners, regulated parties, counterpart state & federal agencies, tribal governments, legislators, trade associations, NGO’s and advocacy groups, etc.)
Preferred qualifications include any of the following criteria:
- Professional experience working with urban stormwater and/or agricultural nonpoint pollution abatement or permitting programs
- Experience developing, implementing and tracking budgets (e.g., resource allocation, work planning, project initiation, etc.)
- Experience directly managing supervisors
How To Apply
If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.) please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this JOB ID: 15108 to complete your application.
Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. Please review these instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials as you prepare to apply. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.
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The State of Wisconsin is proud to be 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.
Deadline to Apply
All applications must be received by 11:59pm central on Monday, August 19th, 2024.
