LTE Public Records Associate; Madison

Position Summary

The Public Records Associate works with a small team of LTE and full-time staff in the DNR's Bureau of Legal Services to coordinate, track, and respond to complex public records requests.

• Coordinate with program staff in the central office and regions to consolidate and collect all records for sensitive and complex public records requests.
• Independently manage administrative duties associated with public records requests, including making copies, updating databases, and creating/sending invoices.
• Interpret department public records policies and procedures and work with staff to ensure consistent implementation.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to requesters and division staff throughout the process.

This position pays $20.63 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 02-10. 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.

• Opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• 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.
• Allows 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 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

• Residency:
  Must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin. A Wisconsin resident is a person who has established a residence 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 five years; is eligible to register to vote in this state; or is the spouse of a person meeting those requirements.
• Background Checks:
  The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.:
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas.

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.

• Ability to work independently, setting own priorities and exercising independent judgment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of and proficient use of information technology typically used in an office including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and execute, state records management protocols.

• Experience using Microsoft Access.
• Experience interpreting and applying public records laws.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm, Central Time, on July 14th, 2026.