LTE - Agricultural Impact Statement Program Analyst

LTE - Agricultural Impact Statement Program Analyst

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ( DATCP )works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP’s Division of Agricultural Resource Management is recruiting for an Agricultural Impact Statement Program Analyst to fill a Limited Term Employment opportunity. This appointment is expected to work up to 20 hours per week, the schedule may be flexible within the core State of Wisconsin office hours being 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Scheduling needs may be discussed in an interview.

This position is located at 2811 Agriculture Drive in Madison, WI. DATCP is in the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison's southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

This position may have the ability to work remotely up to 60% of scheduled workdays within a 2-week pay period! An approved remote work agreement is required before an employee may work remotely. Approval of the employee’s remote work agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who work remotely are required to live in Wisconsin.

This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

This position performs a wide variety of environmental analysis work for the Land and Water Resources Bureau under the direction of the Land and Resource Management Section Manager. The position provides environmental analysis and review work for Bureau programs including the Agricultural Impact Statement Program (AIS) and Farmland Preservation Program (FPP). The position will also provide public information and interpretation of policies, procedures, and statutes.

The classification of this position is Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist which is salary/range 15-04.

Pay will be $21.70 per hour.

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses.

The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau.

The OJT opportunities for this position include training with professional staff on programmatic applications for working with GIS, agricultural landowners and partner agencies. The selected hire will also have access to other professional improvement trainings as determined to be necessary in the course of work.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Applicant must be a resident of Wisconsin (18 years of age or older).

Limited term positions are not civil service classified positions, do not have rights to permanent civil service classified positions, and do not lead to permanent status.

This position is Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year). Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Travel is required for up to 10% of this position’s duties.

• Training and/or experience related to agriculture, environmental management, conservation practices or similar.
• Experience related to project management, data tracking, analytical research and/or compiling written reports.
• Ability to use office equipment such as word processors, presentation programs, spreadsheets, database applications, and copy/scanning machines.

A well-qualified applicant will have one or more of the following:

• Experience with data analysis methods to process, examine and model data to draw conclusions and inform decision making. Relevant experience may include analyzing survey data or other datasets, compiling graphical or visual representations, spatial data analysis, etc.
• Training and/or experience related to geographic information systems (GIS), including use of existing GIS data to perform analysis.
• Knowledge of soil and water conservation principles and practices OR knowledge of transportation or utility construction practices and best management practices.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.