- Job ID: 19310
- Location: Green Bay;Fitchburg;Milwaukee;Oshkosh
- Agency: Natural Resources
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Classification Code: 55112
- Classification Title: Hydrogeologist-Sen
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is hiring 4 Remediation and Redevelopment Project Managers (Hydrogeologist Entry and Senior) to provide geologic and hydrogeologic expertise and oversight for investigation and remediation of contamination sites.
These positions may be headquartered in either Fitchburg, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, or Green Bay. If interested, please apply to all/any cities you may be interested in working in.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Remote work will be available after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program need and varies seasonally.
Find a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR! The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our residents. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We offer training and career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment.
Position Summary
These are technical positions in which the incumbent must have a detailed knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, contaminate transport, chemistry, vapor intrusion, soil science, remedial system design, and biological processes in subsurface soil and groundwater environments. Specifically, this involves providing technical advice to responsible parties, their consultants, local government units and officials and other staff in the region for actions taken to address soil and groundwater contamination at Leaking Underground Storage Tank, Environmental Repair Program, Brownfield Redevelopment, Spill, Abandoned Landfill, Dry Cleaner Program and hazardous waste remediation sites throughout the region. These positions provide interpretation and implementation advice on the rules, regulations and guidance documents concerning environmental investigations and cleanups as well as brownfield redevelopment efforts. These positions will evaluate and approve work on complex sites, often having program-wide policy impacts.
For a sample detailed position description of the Entry level.
For a sample detailed position description of the Senior level.
Salary Information
For the Entry level, the starting pay is $29.87 – $35.02 per hour ($62,129.60 – $72,841.60 annually).
For the Senior level, the starting pay is $32.45 – $37.08 per hour ($67,496.00 – $77,126.40 annually).
These positions are in Hydrogeologist Entry or Senior classification within Pay Schedule/Range 15-04 and 15-03 respectively. A 12-month probation period may be required.
These positions are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
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 health insurance options (starting at $34/month for single and $83/month for family coverage).
- Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
- A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
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Job Details
Probation: A 12-month probationary period may be required.
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 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.
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.
Physical/ Environmental Factors:
Strength Requirements: Sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force or more occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently) occurs 75% of the time; field sampling work (A.10) with light (20 pounds) to heavy (50 pounds) less than 25% over a year’s time.
Physical Activity Requirements: This position will spend up to 75% of the time indoors doing sedentary (office) work. The remaining time may require outdoor work with extreme cold/heat and can require kneeling, crouching, climbing, carrying, lifting and reaching.
Travel: Rare travel to sites for site visitations, and infrequent travel Fitchburg and/or Milwaukee for program meetings, will be required.
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 in ALL the following criteria:
Education, training, or experience related to hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, soil science, or fate and transport of contaminants; including any certifications or degrees.
Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports and documents (written correspondence, meeting agendas, presentations)
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Experience providing technical oversight, and direction to responsible parties (i.e., those that require further investigation and/ or remediation beyond the initial notification)
Experience as a Project Manager for environmental investigation and proposed remediation for sites where releases of hazardous substances have occurred, including review of proposed work plans and scopes of work
Experience collaborating and problem solving with internal and external stakeholders including agencies, divisions, bureaus, the public, the regulated community, etc. on environmental investigation and remediation
Degree in hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, soil science, or related
Experience in environmental monitoring, sampling techniques and groundwater quality standards.
Experience working in a regulatory setting
How To Apply
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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.
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
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. central standard time on Monday, December 8, 2025.
