LTE Battery Waste Management Specialist (Madison)

Introduction

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Battery Waste Management Specialist at our offices, in Madison, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

Position Summary

The DNR’s Waste and Materials Management Program works on a variety of policy and regulatory topics related to reduction, diversion and management of solid and hazardous waste. The DNR is responsible for implementing the state’s new battery recycling program, which requires producers of batteries to join a stewardship organization and submit and implement a plan to collect and recycle small- and medium-format batteries. This position works under general supervision.

This position is responsible for leading the program’s work to implement the new battery law, with support from the recycling and solid waste section manager, hazardous waste prevention and management section manager, waste reduction and diversion coordinator, and E-Cycle Wisconsin program coordinator.

50% Lead program effort to develop and distribute guidance documents, fact sheets, training and technical assistance for battery producers, current or potential battery collection sites, battery recyclers and local governments. Work with DNR solid and hazardous waste staff to determine and explain requirements that will apply to battery collectors and recyclers. Work with counterparts in other states implementing battery recycling programs to identify efficiencies and best management practices.

20% Review the stewardship plan and other documents submitted by the battery stewardship organization(s) and determine whether they meet statutory requirements. Provide feedback and technical assistance to the stewardship organization(s) so that the DNR can approve at least one battery stewardship plan. Ensure the DNR meets public notice and other statutory requirements related to the stewardship plan.

15% Public education and outreach efforts. Work with other section staff to develop, implement and evaluate public outreach efforts to raise awareness of the new battery law and its requirements.

10% Work with DNR IT and communications staff to create and update web content and data management systems required by the battery recycling law.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

This position pays $27.68 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 15-03. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

More About LTE Positions

• Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
• May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.
  
  

A Wisconsin Resident Is a Person Who

• Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;
• Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
• Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
• Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.
• Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a 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.
• Eligible to work in U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. 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 I-9 form upon hire.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for this position include all of the following:

• Program and/or project management experience (e.g. managing deadlines, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring progress, recommending and implementing improvements, etc.).
• Experience working with stakeholders, including facilitating meetings and gathering input.
• Experience communicating complex technical and regulatory topics to a variety of audiences verbally and through written materials and oral presentations.
• Experience implementing public outreach efforts.
• Experience interpreting state statutes, administrative code or local ordinances and developing guidance or policy recommendations.
  
  

In addition to the required qualifications, well-qualified applicants will also have a combination of the following:

• Training, experience and/or education with waste management, including recycling, solid waste or hazardous waste management.
• Training, experience and/or education related to battery and/or electronics recycling.
• Experience with interpreting and applying federal and state regulatory requirements related to waste and materials management.
• Experience developing and implementing communication plans.
• Experience conducting data analysis and program evaluations.
  
  

How To Apply

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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov.

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Deadline to Apply

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on May 7th, 2026 in order to be considered.