Water Resources Manager

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring an Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist- Advanced (working title Water Resources Manager). This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison, Wisconsin.

This position will work full-time, Monday through Friday. The exact schedule will be determined at time of offer.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for situational telework after an initial training period. 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 ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
  
  
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
  
  
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, 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 wellbeing.
  
  
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Position Summary

The Water Resources Manager is responsible for managing Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) Water Resources programs. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: develop and implement internal agency regulations and policies to gain and maintain compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations concerning water resources, to include agency requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Review environmental compliance audit findings relating to primary media areas resulting from ongoing internal and external audits. The Water Resources Manager assists the recipients of audit findings to correct identified environmental deficiencies.

Additional environmental regulatory program areas of responsibility include air compliance activities to include air permit compliance, air emissions inventory and tracking, and reporting requirements under state and federal agencies. The position represents the Wisconsin DMA and the WIARNG on State agency and national committees dealing with environmental compliance policy issues and pollution prevention. Work is performed under supervision of the WIARNG Environmental Branch Chief. Environmental regulatory program areas of responsibility include agency requirements under Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $35.00 and $40.00/ hr.

This position is in the 15-03 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

This position will work full-time, Monday through Friday. The exact schedule will be determined at time of offer.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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Job Details

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

Must have the ability to travel to various worksites throughout the state as needed.

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation which is an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.

The Department of Military Affairs 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.

This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have:

Experience managing CERCLA environmental projects or experience managing environmental site remediation/investigation projects

Professional experience in water resources.

Education or training of State and Federal environmental regulations to include Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), and/ or Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Water Resources or equivalent environmental field, or significant professional work experience in the water resources field.

Possession of a Registered Professional Geologist or equivalent licensure.

Experience completing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans.

Experience managing facility stormwater requirements and maintaining facility requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above .

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

How To Apply

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Deadline to Apply

The next review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on April 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.