LTE - Environmental Program Associate

Who We Are: 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 diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.

What We Are Seeking: The DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is recruiting for an Environmental Program Associate to fill a Limited Term Employment opportunity. This Limited Term appointment is expected to work approximately 35 - 40 hours per week, from March through September.

Where We Are Located: This position is located at 2811 Agriculture Drive in Madison, WI. DATCP is in the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison's southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

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

This position is responsible for processing storage tank documentation, reviewing annual permit to operate documents and issuing permits for the storage tank section in the Bureau of Weights and Measures. The position works closely with, and serves as back-up to, the Bureau’s permanent licensing and permitting staff.

50% Intake and processing of Storage Tank registration, permitting, and petition for variance documentation.

35% Storage Tank Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database and Entry

15% General Administrative Tasks

The Environmental Program Associate is in schedule/ range 02-12.

Pay will be $23.41 per hour

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.

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.

Applicant must be a resident of Wisconsin (18 years of age or older).

Limited term positions are not civil service classified positions, do not have rights to permanent civil service positions and do not lead to permanent status.

This position is Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Minimally qualified candidates will have EACH of the following:

Experience performing administrative tasks (e.g., answering phones, writing letters or reports, managing and maintaining records, using a scanner, etc.)

Experience assisting customers and/or stakeholders with questions by utilizing a variety of communication methods (e.g., phone, email, fax, in- person, etc.)

• Experience handling sensitive/confidential information and/or documentation.

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have ONE or MORE of the following:

Experience reviewing, checking, auditing work for quality and completeness.

Experience with state statutes, administrative codes and environmental regulatory programs.

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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. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

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Your resume and letter of qualifications 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 where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

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Complete application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.