Alcohol Specialist (Revenue Agent 5)

Are you ready for a challenge?

Do you want to work in a job that has statewide impact?

Come join our team of professionals in a rewarding position as a Revenue Agent 5 specializing in alcohol beverage regulation for the Department of Revenue (DOR) There is one position available in the Division of Alcohol Beverages (DAB); Education and Outreach Unit.

Job location for the position is flexible, and may include any of the following office locations in Wisconsin: Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, or Milwaukee.

About DOR
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR) mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities.

We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to DOR's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, four hours of training per month, and remote work/telework options.

The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• 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 a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR.

Your Role

• Specialized and complex work requiring analysis, interpretation, and knowledge of federal, state, and local alcohol beverage regulatory laws.

• Providing technical expertise and assistance to local units of government, industry members, and department employees regarding alcohol beverage regulation.

• Providing customer service, producing educational content, evaluating policy and procedural issues, coordinating communications, and presenting trainings.

Special Requirements:

• Travel is required 1 – 2 times a month.

• Employees of the Division of Alcohol Beverages may not be employed by or have a substantial financial interest in the alcohol beverages industry or any business subject to the division’s jurisdiction, per Wis. Stat. § 125.025(1)(c).

To see the full list of duties view the position description.

The starting pay rate for this position is between $35.14 - $41.00 per hour ($73,091 and $85,280 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!

The classification of this position is a Revenue Agent 5, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 03. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period will be required.

Remote/Telework up to 60%. During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e. working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to your assigned headquarters location, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 12-month probation) based on performance and workload needs.

Minimum qualified candidates will have all of the following:

• Experience analyzing state or federal laws or regulations related to alcohol beverages.

• Experience providing one-on-one customer service through oral and written communication.

• Experience writing and editing communications for an organization that are distributed to the public or mass audiences (such as listserv emails, press releases, guidance, advisories, instructional publications, training courses, forms, instructions, and website or social media content).

• Experience speaking or providing training to internal or external groups (such as employee training, presenting to a stakeholder group, etc.).

• Experience multitasking or prioritizing a wide range of tasks (Such as independently making decisions in order to meet deadlines and being able to quickly pivot to meet a high priority need, while still maintaining day-to-day operations).

Well qualified candidates will have a minimum of one (1.) of the following in addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Experience analyzing Wisconsin Statutes or Administrative Codes related to alcohol beverages.

• Experience speaking or providing training to internal and external audiences groups (such as employee training, presenting to a stakeholder group, etc.).

• Experience performing policy analysis or development in the public sector (e.g., state, federal, or local government).

• Experience communicating policy issues to executive leaders or external stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click “Submit”.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at Linda.Weber@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-7687.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on April 21, 2026.