Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist - GIS Focus

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist-GIS Focus to join our team in the Division of Digital Access, Consumer and Environmental Affairs.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 1 day per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• 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
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

The position analyzes the environmental impacts of utility proposals that may be controversial, makes recommendations regarding the need for further environmental review, and develops and implements GIS services that aid in environmental review. The position focuses on impacts to the biological and physical environment. It coordinates environmental reviews with Commission staff as well as other agencies. This position works as part of agency mapping staff in issues related to the application of GIS-based resources for environmental review of construction projects before the Commission. This position will provide technical support for Commission and public inquiries related to mapping resources for construction cases and infrastructure data. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting in the streamlining and improvement of the environmental review and GIS information processes. The work products provide a basis for Commission decisions ultimately affecting all or some portion of Wisconsin ratepayers and the state's physical and biological environment (e.g., as a result of the biological impacts from transmission lines, pipelines, and wind and solar facilities). This work can influence energy-related construction practices and routing policies for the entire state. Work may also influence legal proceedings, state legislation and current, unresolved issues at a regional and national level.

To view a full copy of the position description, please email BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov

This position is in schedule-range (15-04) with an annual salary of $54,080-$64,480, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Minimally qualified applicants will have training, education, and/or experience with each of the following:

• Reading and/or understanding environmental laws, rules, policies and/or procedures
• Analyzing, evaluating, or documenting environmental areas of concern (wetlands, hazardous materials, archaeological and historical investigations, threatened and endangered species, natural systems, etc.)
• Education, or training in environmental science, wildlife ecology, conservation ecology, forestry, botany, zoology, archeology, earth sciences, natural resources, water resources management, or ecological restoration
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform activities such as developing and maintaining a geodatabase, creating and editing maps, editing attributes, etc.

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have professional experience, training, education, or internship experience with at least one of the following:

• Preparing environmental documents in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Wisconsin Environmental Policy Acts (WEPA) regulations
• Preparing and/or analyzing environmental documents for accuracy
• Communicating technical information with internal and external partners
• Experience working with products within the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder)

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Ben Harwell at 608-266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@Wisconsin.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on February 26th, 2025.