Engineer - Entry or Senior

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a Water Management Engineer (Water Regulation & Zoning Engineer) at the Entry or Senior level dependent upon candidate qualifications, in the Division of External Services to implement the Dam Safety and Floodplain Management program.

This position may be headquartered in La Crosse, Dodgeville, Fitchburg, or Wisconsin Rapids depending on business needs and the location of the selected candidate. Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period. This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar positions.

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

This position provides technical engineering analysis and support to the Water Management program. In addition, this position provides engineering expertise to communities, regional staff, other governmental agencies, consultants and the public and provides engineering analysis of dams and other physical alterations of surface waters within the assigned area. The floodplain functions of this position include: developing, reviewing, adopting and administering floodplain projects and providing training for local zoning programs.

For more information, please see the Water Management Engineer - Entry or Senior position description.

Starting pay for Entry level is $32.77 to $37.31 per hour (or $66,809.60 to $76,065.60 annually), in addition to excellent benefits and in pay schedule/range 14-14. Starting pay for Senior level is $38.00 to $43.00 per hour (or $79,040 to $89,440 annually), in addition to excellent benefits and in pay schedule/range 14-13. In addition, there is $1.00 per hour (or $2,080 annually) added to your base salary for holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license, whether it is held presently or acquired in the future.

A PE is not a requirement for this position.

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.
• Excellent and affordable health insurance options
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
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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
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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
: A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Reference Check
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References are not required at the time of application but will be required upon successful completion of the interview process.

Remote Work
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Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.

Physical/ Environmental Factors
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This position is required to traverse on uneven ground, steep grades and heavy brush. This position also may need to frequently spend more than one hour outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees, above 80 degrees and in harsh weather conditions. For other physical and environmental requirements of the job, please see the position description linked in the Position Summary.

Work Hours
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Weekend and evening work…