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Regulatory Specialist

State of Wisconsin
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Introduction

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for a Regulatory Specialist position within the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Bureau of Weights & Measures.

This position is located at the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison’s southeast side and a beautifully wooded and scenic hilltop venue. Our employees enjoy low-cost parking at the facility and are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

Remote Work Option: This position may have the ability to work remotely up to 6 days per 2-week pay period after the training period! An approved remote work agreement is required before an employee may work remotely. Approval of the employee’s remote work agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who work remotely are required to live in Wisconsin.

Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please check the Total Rewards Calculator here.

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Position Summary

This position serves as a technical advisor to bureau staff, other agencies, and the public; and coordinates statewide regulatory activities related to the licensing, credentialing, and re-inspection fee programs in the Bureau of Weights and Measures (WM). The position also serves as the bureau’s coordinator for the WM and petroleum technician certification and training programs. Responsibilities include coordinating enforcement issues, developing work plans and compliance strategies for bureau staff, monitoring and analyzing re-inspection data, responding to inquiries from other WM staff, industry representatives and the public, and providing technical guidance and training for field inspection, compliance, and program support staff.

Full Position Description

Salary Information

The classification of this position is Regulatory Specialist, which is in schedule-range 07-04 with a starting pay between $29.00 and $33.00 per hour.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities and transferable skills, unique to each Bureau and position.

These OJT opportunities and transferable skills include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules.

Conditions Of Employment

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

  • Experience with developing and/or delivering training (experience planning training events, developing, and delivering presentations, producing training materials, etc.)
  • Experience in conflict resolution, de-escalation, or managing hostile or resistant individuals in a public-facing environment (Hostile or resistant behavior includes verbal aggression, refusal to comply with directives or legal requirements, challenging authority, rules, or policies, attempting to obstruct enforcement or services, etc.)
  • Experience communicating technical information to external and internal stakeholders (FAQ’s, website content, presentation materials, etc.)
  • Experience with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite or similar (work, excel, outlook, teams, zoom, SharePoint, adobe pro, etc.)

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

  • Experience with investigations (coordinating investigations and investigatory resources, compiling and reviewing reports for accuracy, identifying violations of law, making enforcement recommendations, etc.)
  • Experience with code compliance (establishing short and long term regulation and compliance goals, experience with Federal or State statutes, administrative codes and standards, etc.)
  • Experience in information and data management, including using database applications such as Win Wam and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and proficiency working with Microsoft Excel

How To Apply

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 21096 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of the job posting page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Review the applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications.

Submitted application materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

For general Wisc.Jobs user information and technical assistance, please check the Frequently Asked Questions. Please address questions regarding the application process to Varinderjit Kaur at varinderjit.kaur1@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2026.

Salary : $29 - $33

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