County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	POLICY INITIATIVES ADVISOR-EXECUTIVE 09-02600     Policy Advisor
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	The starting salary will be between $59,405 and $98,021 annually depending upon qualifications. Plus an excellent benefits package. This position is in schedule/range 81-01. A two year career executive trial period is required.
Contact:	Judy Marti, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-8624, JudyA.Marti@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	12/17/2009 The previous publication date was 11/18/2009 . The previous deadline date was 12/02/2009 .
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

Help make a difference in the lives of children and families! The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is looking for talented and dedicated staff who want to be a part of this historic opportunity for Wisconsin to place new focus on its most important assets its children.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of techniques and methodology used in: policy issue research, analysis and evaluation; analyzing human services policy options and the effect of those options on service recipients, service delivery systems and program administration; state budget/funding, legislative processes, as well as federal regulations and funding mechanisms governing human services program for children and families; project management principles and techniques used for large complex organizations at executive, management and line staff levels; system assessment to identify family and child strengths and needs to develop services, programs and structures to meet identified needs; consensus building, team building and group facilitation techniques; strong written and oral communications skills. 

How To Apply:   Preview the exam questions by clicking on Preview Exam. Prepare a resume and detailed written responses to the three (3) exam questions.  These questions and responses constitute a civil service exam. Please provide sufficient detail in your response to each question as they will be evaluated separately. Please do not refer to a resume or the answer to another question in your responses. Submit your application materials online by copying and pasting your responses into appropriate fields and following the online application instructions below: Apply online at the WiscJobs website (www.wisc.jobs).

If you have a Wisc.Jobs account:

1. Click "Log In to Apply" at the top of the job announcement and log into your account. When you have logged in, find and view job announcement.

2. Click "Apply Now" at the top of the job announcement (0902600).

3. Review your Job Application and make any necessary updates and click "Continue."

4. Complete the Job Preferences screen and click "Continue."

5. A résumé is required to apply for this position, follow the prompts to create a resume or to upload an existing resume and click "Continue."

6. You will be taken to the first page of the exam. Follow the exam instructions and click "save and continue" at the bottom of every page. When you have answered all of the questions, click "Finalize Exam" to submit your application for this job.

Your responses to the questions are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for this vacancy.

OR

If you do not have a Wisc.Jobs account:

1. Click "Log In" at the top of the webpage.

2. Click the "Create New Account" button and follow the steps to create a new account.

3. Click "Apply Now" at the top of screen and complete steps 3 - 6 from above.

If you need assistance with the online application process, call Judy Marti at 608-266-8624 or JudyA.Marti@Wisconsin.Gov.

NOTE: Current state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with the Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38), a resume, and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience. These materials should be sent to: Judy Marti, Department of Children and Families, 201 E. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53708, or to JudyA.Marti@wisconsin.gov.

Completed application materials must be received no later than December 2, 2009.  Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process.