Deputy Division Administrator

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Management Division is recruiting to fill Deputy Division Administrator position to responsible for supervising, directing, managing, and supporting the Program Directors and Division staff.

The Deputy Division Administrator position can be headquartered in Central office in Madison (GEF 2), Milwaukee, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Eau Claire Service Centers in WI. This recruitment may be used for any similar vacancies that become available in the near future.

Remote work will be available, after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program need and supervisor discretion.

The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual office atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

The Division Administrator and Deputy Division Administrator are responsible for directing Wisconsin’s programs for environmental management including drinking water and groundwater, great waters, and water quality cooperatively with the Division Business Operations Director. Deputy Division Administrator duties include policy development, program administration, planning, legislative and intergovernmental liaison, and personnel and fiscal management. Carrying out these duties requires direct consultation and coordination with other states and federal agencies on a routine basis to ensure proper consideration of social and economic impacts on governmental units, industries and the general public. This position affects large public and private expenditures on environmental programs and compliance strategies. These programs impact many aspects of life in Wisconsin, including natural resources, environment, agriculture, energy production, manufacturing, tourism, recreation, public works, forestry, transportation, housing, education, and research.

Please review the Deputy Division Administrator position description for more details.

Starting pay for the position is between $53.79 to $58.13 per hour ($111,883.20 to $120,910.40 annually). Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

The classification is Natural Resources Manager which is in schedule-range 81 – 01. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.

Background Checks: 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.

Eligibility to work in the United States (I9 Requirement): 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 upon hire.

Probationary Period: A 2-year Career Executive trial period may be required.

Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR telework policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs.

Travel: Occasional in-state as well as out-of-state travel for training or meetings may be required.

Please make sure to address and describe ALL of the following qualifications in relation to your experience (by providing a detailed example) within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following qualifications:

• Day-to-day business operations developing and monitoring budgets, allocating personnel and financial resources, process improvement.
• Professional experience leading, guiding and developing regulatory policy, including analysis, implementation, and recommendations for policy alternatives.
• Formal supervisory experience (e.g., responsible for coaching/mentoring, hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, etc.)
• Professional experience communicating verbally and in writing, to both small and large groups (briefings, presentations, letter drafting, day-to-day communications).

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have experience with two or more of the following qualifications.

• Professional experience managing supervisors.
• Professional experience with environmental policy development and implementation - including experience with environmental regulatory development, review of legislation and testifying on legislation.
• Professional experience developing and managing program level budgets.
• Experience engaging legislators and stakeholders on policy, technical or other legal matters.
• Experience working in an upper management level environmental regulatory position in state or federal government.

The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your application materials, including your resume and letter of qualifications, are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked “Submit.”

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The State of Wisconsin is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and consistent selection process that is based on merit and utilizes sound competitive selection procedures.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ulas Karagoren at ulas.karagoren2@wisconsin.gov or 608 266-2197. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the Wisc.Jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Monday, March 10, 2025.