LTE Water Quantity Monitoring Specialist; Madison Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Position: LTE Water Quantity Monitoring Specialist (Madison)

LTE Water Quantity Monitoring Specialist (Madison)

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Water Quantity Monitoring Specialist at our offices, in Madison, WI.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for statewide coordinating and implementing the DNR’s statutory responsibilities to inventory Wisconsin’s water quantity resources, including springs, lakes, streams, and groundwater, as part of the Great Lakes Compact. The role leads the collection, management and analysis of field data, coordination with department staff, and working with nonprofits and government agencies and institutions. The specialist will coordinate the monitoring strategy while working directly with private and public landowners and state and federal agencies and institutions to gather water quantity data.

70% – Water Quantity Monitoring Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

Manage the statewide collection of water quantity data at springs, streams, lakes, and wells, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Maintain and organize field data to meet department standards.
Deploy mapping tools and field equipment to support data tracking and reporting.
Analyze water quantity data to address complex water resource issues.
Lead statewide springs monitoring and other water quantity monitoring programs, evaluating and refining the program effectiveness and implementation.
Work directly with private landowners to explain monitoring efforts, gain site access, and address concerns about water levels and use.
Provide guidance on water quantity trends and how they may affect wells, irrigation, and local water availability.
Lead collaboration with nonprofits, department staff, and state and federal officials on water quantity monitoring projects.

10% – Reporting & Program Support

Ensure all collected data is properly recorded and managed.
Lead development of reports on water quantity trends for internal and external use.
Lead additional water use projects as assigned.

Salary Information

This position pays between $23.00 - $26.60 per hour and is in the Water Resources Management Specialist-Senior classification 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 maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements

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

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;
b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state;
d. 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 not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Eligible to work in U.S.:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. 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…