Senior Water Resources Specialist (Remote Eligible

Water Resources Management Specialist - Senior or Advanced (9 positions)

Are you a problem-solver who enjoys working independently and with teams? These positions offer fulfilling work protecting and restoring Wisconsin’s amazing inland and Great Lakes water resources and offer the opportunity to collaborate with other programs and partners across the region to achieve this mission. The work is interesting and engaging, involving both field and office work.

This is a Statewide recruitment. Current vacancies and headquarter locations dependent on business needs and location of the selected candidate are as follows:

Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program needs and current agency policy.

This recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies that become available in the near future in the locations listed above, or other Wisconsin locations. Therefore, when you apply, please select the counties in which you are interested in working.

Find a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR! The DNR excels at protecting, 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.

Starting pay for the Senior level positions is between $32.00 to $37.74 per hour (or $66,560 to $78,499.20 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. These positions are included in the classification Water Resources Management Specialist-Senior within Pay Schedule/Range 15-03.

Starting pay for the Advanced level positions is between $37.74 to $40.80 per hour (or $78,499.20 to $84,864 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. These positions are included in the classification Water Resources Management Specialist-Advanced within Pay Schedule/Range 15-03.

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.
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

Background Checks
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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.

Probation: All positions with the exception of the AOC Project Management specialist may require a 12-month probationary period. The AOC Project Management Specialist is a project position and probation is not required.

Project Position: Per s. 230.27(1m), Wis. Stats., individuals appointed to project positions must be Wisconsin residents. Project positions are temporary positions that provide benefits, typically last up to two years, and may be renewed depending on business needs. Individuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary period. State employees who leave a permanent civil service position to move to a project position may have rights back to a position at a comparable level to the permanent position they left when…