- Job ID: 15745
- Location: Fitchburg;Dodgeville
- Agency: Natural Resources
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), excels at protecting and managing Wisconsin’s natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our residents. As an Agricultural Runoff Management Specialist, you can play a key role in contributing to our success by joining with farmers to prevent runoff from fields, pastures, and livestock facilities from harming our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater. It’s an important job, and we’re looking for the right people to do it! We want you to excel at your job, so we’ll provide you with plenty of in-depth training at the entry level position – Just bring your motivation and enthusiasm.
The Bureau of Watershed Management in the Division of External Services is recruiting to fill a Wastewater Specialist at the entry or senior level, dependent on applicant qualifications.
This position will be headquartered in the Dodgeville or Fitchburg offices in 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.
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
The Agricultural Runoff Management Specialist’s responsibility is to administer the Animal Waste Program and the administration and implementation of the agricultural and rural non-point management programs, as delineated in Wisconsin Administrative Codes NR 120, 151, 153, 154, and 243.
Duties include:
Evaluating permit applications and drafting and issuing permits
Conducting compliance inspections and providing educational information to large farming operations, as well as other customers.
Determining compliance at all operations and initiating enforcement action, if warranted.
For more information, please see the Agricultural Runoff Management Specialist Entry or Senior position description.
Salary Information
Starting pay for Entry level is between $30.60 to $32.64 per hour (or $63,648 to $67,891.20 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. This position is included in the classification Wastewater Specialist within pay schedule/range 15-04.
Starting pay for Senior level is between $32.64 to $35.70 per hour (or $67,891.20 to $74,256 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. This position is included in the classification Wastewater Specialist-Senior within pay schedule/range 15-03.
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
A 12-month probationary 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. Please send your letter of qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position listed above in the job announcement along with your DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.
Travel: This position will require travel throughout the assigned geographic area for field inspections and will require some occasional travel and overnight stays for meetings, trainings or other field work as needed. Minimal out-of-state travel may also be required.
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 experience related to natural resources management, water management, soil science, or agriculture
Best-qualified applicants will also have experience with at least one of the following:
- Addressing controversial subjects or resolving conflict with external parties/customers.
- Assessing and enforcing Natural Resources environmental compliance principles, procedures, and administrative code.
- Interpreting and applying regulatory policies, standards, or guidelines.
- Preparing or reviewing environmental permit applications.
- Investigating environmental complaints related to discharge of pollutants, such as a manure spill.
- Nutrient management planning (i.e., reviewing or preparing plans for the application of nutrients and setbacks to waterways, using SnapPlus or similar planning software, etc.)
How To Apply
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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 11:59 pm central on Monday, November 11th, 2024.
