The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of External Services is recruiting to fill a Wetland Mitigation Coordinator-Advanced vacancy. This position could be stationed out of the DNR Office in Madison, Milwaukee, Rhinelander or Spooner, WI or other DNR Office locations where space is available. This position allows for telework up to 60% of the workweek upon completion of training!

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!

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As a Wetland Mitigation Coordinator, you will have statewide responsibilities ensuring that the Waterways Section is correctly and consistently implementing State Wetland Mitigation laws and procedures as outlined in state statute, administrative code, and program specific SOP’s. This position is key to ensuring that all permit applications across the state receive a consistent review approach regarding wetland mitigation requirements and ensures that all proposed wetland mitigation projects are consistently and objectively reviewed. This position also coordinates with key federal agency partners to ensure consistency between Federal and State wetland mitigation requirements and develops policies that effect both State and Federal regulatory decisions.

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Starting pay is $36.90 - $40.00 per hour ($76,752 - $83,200 annually) in pay schedule and range 15-03.

Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan.

These positions include an excellent benefits package, including health care, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

This position requires occasional travel to field work sites around the State as well as other locations several times per year for training, meetings or conferences.

Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. DNR does not sponsor work visas. Thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

Required qualifications include in the following:

• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in wetland ecology and/or restoration
• Education and/or comparable work experience in natural resources or applied sciences

In addition to the above qualifications, best-qualified applicants will have experience in a combination of the following:

• Wetland compensatory mitigation processes and procedures
• Wetland monitoring techniques
• Reading and interpreting regulatory guidance, statutes, and administrative code

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For questions regarding the application process, please contact Patricia Buchholz in Human Resources at patricia.buchholz@wisconsin.gov or (608) 419-6011.

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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.

All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Monday, May 15th, 2023.