Water Resources Manager

Overview

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring an Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
- Advanced (working title Water Resources Manager). This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison, Wisconsin. The role works full‑time Monday through Friday, with the exact schedule determined at the time of offer.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

The Water Resources Manager is responsible for managing Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) Water Resources programs. Key duties include:

• Developing and implementing internal agency regulations and policies to gain and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations concerning water resources, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
• Reviewing environmental compliance audit findings relating to primary media areas resulting from ongoing internal and external audits and assisting the recipients of audit findings to correct identified environmental deficiencies.
• Managing air compliance activities, including air permit compliance, air emissions inventory and tracking, and reporting requirements under state and federal agencies.
• Representing the Wisconsin DMA and the WIARNG on state agency and national committees dealing with environmental compliance policy issues and pollution prevention.
• Overseeing regulatory program areas such as Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).

Starting pay is between $35.00 and $40.00 per hour. The position is in the 15‑03 pay schedule/range, with a 12‑month probation period. Full‑time employment is Monday through Friday. A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability to travel to various worksites throughout the state as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience managing CERCLA environmental projects or environmental site remediation/investigation projects.
• Professional experience in water resources.
• Education or training in State and Federal environmental regulations including SDWA, CWA, CERCLA, OPA, and/or SPCC.

Preferred qualifications:

• An earned Bachelor of Science degree in Water Resources or equivalent environmental field, or significant professional work experience in the water resources field.
• Experience completing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
• Experience managing facility stormwater requirements and maintaining facility requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The position offers substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Additional benefits include a wellness program, a confidential employee assistance program, free on‑site parking, a fitness center, and an indoor pickleball court.

The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans with a 30%-or‑greater service‑connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non‑competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s.

230.275, WI Stats. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non‑competitive appointment.