LTE Water Resources Management Specialist - Senior; Green Bay

Introduction

The Wisconsin DNR is dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Water Resources Management Specialist - Senior at our offices in Madison, WI.

This position will coordinate the citizen monitoring program in the Northeast Lakeshore, Upper/Lower Fox and Wolf River TMDL areas of East District. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, educating and assisting volunteers to accomplish the volunteer monitoring program goals, collecting accurate and reliable water quality data, engaging the public in citizen science, evaluating long‑term effectiveness of TMDL implementation, and delivering information about management practices that benefit water quality.

The position will collaborate with Water Quality staff, other DNR programs, and partners for planning, evaluating, tracking, and reporting on TMDL implementation progress. It will also develop and implement surface water quality monitoring plans, assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation in targeted areas.

• 30% Coordinate the surface water volunteer monitoring programs in the Northeast Lakeshore, Lower Fox, Upper Fox, Wolf by recruiting, training, and educating citizen volunteers; manage program to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable data is collected to support TMDL education and implementation efforts.
• 40% Develop evaluation metrics and reports on watershed restoration implementation progress. Gather data from partners and ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• 10% Develop and provide outreach materials regarding the various citizen monitoring programs, TMDL Implementation progress, and water quality conditions to various groups. Provide presentations, news articles, social media posts, etc.
• 10% Prepare annual reports with water quality results and develop educational materials that support the growth of the program and demonstrate the successes of the TMDL program.
• 10% Perform other position related duties as assigned by the TMDL Coordinator, Water Quality Biologist, and District Supervisor.

This position pays between $20.77 - $21.32 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 15-03. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

• Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
• May accommodate flexibility for part‑time or full‑time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for a maximum of 1,039 hours in a twelve‑month period.

• Residency:
  To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

• Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;
• Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
• Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
• Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.), Wis. Stats.
• Background Checks:
  The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a 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…