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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Remediation and Redevelopment Program is recruiting to fill a Brownfield Program and Policy Analystvacancy. This position would be stationed out of Green Bay, Madison, or Milwaukee, WI. Telework is available for up to 60% of the work week!

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Brownfield Program and Policy Analyst provides statewide policy, planning and analytical support to the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program, particularly with respect to the US Environmental Protection Agency's brownfield program. This position requires extensive knowledge of program planning principles to enable the employee to work effectively on a wide range of policy issues. This position will also administer federal brownfield grants, loans, cooperative agreements and other fiscal‐related issues. Conducting outreach and education is also a responsibility of this position.

The position is responsible for coordinating multiple projects and programs funded by the Remediation and Redevelopment Program’s federal grants. This position coordinates with other regional and central office RR Program staff in the development and interpretation of policy documents, supports administrative rule making efforts, supports the RR External Advisory Group, serves as a statewide single point of contact on specific RR‐related topics (e.g., liability clarification, deed instruments, brownfield redevelopment) and leads and participates in multi‐disciplinary and muti‐agency teams. This position works independently and with other DNR Program staff, as well as staff from other state and federal agencies and other external partners and consultants to provide expertise, guidance and consistency with regards to federally funded projects.

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The starting pay is between $32.24 and $38.19 per hour ($67,060-$79,436 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for all hires will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Remote Work: Remote and hybrid-remote work is intended to be performed primarily in Wisconsin.

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.

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 form upon hire.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

Required qualifications include experience with the following:

• Experience communicating technical policy information to technical and non-technical audiences (e.g., the regulated community and the general public).
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing environmental policy documents from cradle to grave including drafting, review, public comment, outreach, training and implementation.
• Experience leading a team (e.g., reviewing people's work drafts, coordinating and leading meetings, developing agendas, directing team members in the implementation of an action plan).
• Experience writing and editing technical documentation (e.g., issue papers, guidance).

Best-qualified applicants will also have the following:

• Leadership related to environmental policy work, e.g., strategic priorities, working with stakeholders, administrative rules.
• Experience analyzing policy related to environmental contamination.
• Experience with developing public policy recommendations related to technical topics for review by decision-makers.
• Experience with administration of federally-funded grants.
• Direct experience with Wis. Stats. ch. 292 and/or Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700-754.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Policy or Environmental Law.

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For questions regarding the application process, please contact Yuliya Tchaikovski in Human Resources at yuliya.tchaikovski@wisconsin.gov or 414-343-5748.

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The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

All applications must be received by 11:59 pm (CST) on May 27, 2024.