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Natural Resources, Department of

Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists 

Job Announcement Code(s): 09-03345

County(ies):
*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:
  Job Working Title:
ENTRY LEVEL WATER TITLES - DNR  09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

ENVIR ANALYSIS & REV SPEC 09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

WASTEWATER SPECIALIST 09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

WATER REG AND ZONING SPEC 09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

WATER RESOURCES MGT SPEC 09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

WATER SUPPLY SPECIALIST 09-03345
    Water Program and Environmental Analysis Specialists

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)
Salary:
Starting annual salary is $35,291 with periodic increases over the first three years up to $45,990, plus an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation and retirement benefits. These positions are in Pay Schedule/Range 15-24.
Contact:
Cathy Cleland, HR Assistant, 608-267-7565, Cathy.Cleland@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Science
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
2/12/2010
Deadline to apply is 02/12/2010.
Exam Information:
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Join a team that works to protect, maintain, and enhance the beautiful and extensive waters of Wisconsin.  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources currently has a vacancy available in our Madison (Dane County) location but the employment register established by this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies throughout the next 12 months. 

Job Duties:    Job duties may include the following:  Conduct field investigations and document reviews to determine potential impacts of proposed projects, plans and policies and work to assure all Department interests are met.  Implement the discharge permit program to regulate point source industrial and municipal discharges.  Draft permits for specific and general categorical point sources, review permit required submittals, and inspect facilities to determine compliance with permit conditions.  Investigate and coordinate a wide variety of activities related to surface and groundwater activities.  Protect lakes, streams and wetlands from harm due to improper physical alterations.  Evaluate habitat, water quality and quantity, and water use to make decisions on whether to permit waterway or wetland alterations as well as technical assistance to local government officials who conduct similar activities.  Conduct sanitary surveys at private and small public water supply systems.  Assure that water samples necessary to protect public health are collected and analyzed in accordance with administrative rules.  Follow-up on bacteriologically unsafe water samples to assure systems are safe.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Positions in these classifications typically require the following types of knowledge and skills.  Knowledge of hydrologic and hydrogeologic principles of groundwater movement; biological, ecological and physical science principles; plant and animal identification; and environmental assessment methods.  These positions also require the ability to read and interpret a variety of maps and engineering plans for civil works; water law and administrative codes; and land use planning and zoning documents; and statistical analysis of environmental data.  These positions all require the ability to communicate effectively for technical and popular audiences.

How To Apply:   

If you wish to apply for these positions you will be required to complete an online exam.  Go to Wisc.jobs  or click on the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and review "How do I apply on-line and take an on-line exam?" section. After you create the account or enable your existing account, search for Job Announcement Code 0903345, viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now" at the top right corner of the screen this will take you to the examination.


NOTE: Since this examination will be used to fill a number of different job classifications, candidates are not expected to answer all of the questions.  Please review the exam carefully and submit transcripts as indicated in the exam content.


The deadline to apply is February 12, 2010.  If you have any questions or are having any problems with the exam, please contact Cathy Cleland at (608) 267-7565.  Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for these vacancies.  Those most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

 

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