WEPA Coordinator

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

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms office in Madison, WI, at least 2 days 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 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 is headquartered out of Hill Farms Office Building in Madison, WI.

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.

TheWEPA Coordinator (Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist -Adv Leadworker) is an advanced-level requires a high level of professional expertise to analyze complex utility proposals for construction projects related to energy generation, water and natural gas pipelines and associated infrastructure, and electric infrastructure such as substations and transmission lines, and to develop policy recommendations. The position analyzes the environmental impacts of complex utility proposals, often associated with Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) dockets, that are often controversial and determines the need for further environmental review. This role serves as the lead expert responsible for evaluating regulatory actions to identify key socio-economic and environmental issues for analysis and review.

This position advises senior agency management on policy, legal, and technical issues related to WEPA compliance. This position also serves as a key liaison to local government and other state and federal agencies, including the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation (WisDOT), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and others, on projects of joint interest. The position is located within the Division of Digital Access, Consumer and Environmental Affairs and works under the general supervision of the Environmental Affairs Manager. The WEPA coordinator responsibilities extend to projects throughout the agency, encompassing actions related to natural gas, electricity, water, and telecommunications utilities.

To review the full position description, email Hannah Robarge at hannah.robarge@wisconsin.gov.

This position is in schedule-range (15-03) with an annual salary of $64,480-$83,200, 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.

Qualified applicants will have training or experience in the following:

• Experience analyzing, evaluating, or documenting environmental areas of concern (wetlands, soils and erosion, archaeological and historical investigations, threatened and endangered species, etc.
  
• Professional work experience, education, and/or training in an environmental focused position which may include:
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA)
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996
  
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with laws, regulations, and procedures

In addition, well qualified applicants will have training or experience in at least one of the following

Experience leading, training, or providing guidance to internal and external staff regarding environmental documents, processes, procedures, and/or investigation techniques

• Training or experience working with the environmental impacts associated with utility construction practices and/or projects.

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 Hannah Robarge at hannah.robarg@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0753. 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 11th, 2025.