Senior or Advanced Civil Engineer - $2,000 sign-on bonus

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Facilities and Lands, is recruiting to fill multiple Facilities and Land Engineers (Natural Resources Engineer) at the Senior or Advanced level depending upon qualifications. These positions could be stationed out of the DNR offices in Fitchburg, Dodgeville, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Spooner, Superior, Ashland or Park Falls depending upon space availability. Telework is available up to 60% of the week!

The DNR is committed to hiring the best candidate and is offering a $2000 sign-on bonus for Senior level new State employees. Click here for additional details.

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Employment/PublicPD/JAC_23182_SignOnBonus_Info.pdf

What We Offer: This is an excellent opportunity to start a meaningful and rewarding career with the DNR . Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, that includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! If you have student loans and work full-time in a public service job (like this one!) you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the state's complete compensation package, please visit Employee Trust Fund's Total Rewards Calculator !

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

Position Summary

These positions are project engineers in the Engineering and Construction Management Section in the Bureau of Facilities and Lands. Duties will include budgeting, planning, design, design oversight, and project and construction management of DNR facilities.

These positions will ensure that the construction of DNR facilities are completed in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, statutes, administrative requirements, approved programs, schedules and budgets. Typical projects include trails, buildings, wastewater systems, water supply systems, privies, piers, boat launches, bridges, exterior/interior facility repairs, pavements and parking lots, towers, campgrounds, and projects related to natural resource programs.

Senior-level and Advanced-level Facilities and Lands Engineers manage the coordination, design and construction of projects, with the assistance of Entry-level Facilities and Lands Engineers.

For more information, please see the Senior Civil Engineer position description or Advanced Civil Engineer position description

Salary Information

Starting pay for Senior level is $38.00 - $43.50 per hour ($79,040- $90,480 annually) in pay schedule and range 14-13.

Starting pay for Advanced level is $44.00 - $48.59 per hour ($91,520- $101,067.20 annually) in pay schedule and range 14-13.

Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

These positions include an excellent benefits package, including health care, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Plus, an additional $2,080/year for a Professional Engineer license.

Job Details

Occasional travel may be required.

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.

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 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

To be minimally qualified applicants must meet (and provide appropriate documentation of at least one of the below requirements:

• Have graduated from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering; OR
• Registration as a Professional Engineer as determined by the Department of Safety and Professional Services per s. 443.04, Wis. Stats.; OR
• A specific record, issued by the professional engineering section of the Department of Safety and Professional Services, showing 4 years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineering section and satisfactory completion of the fundamentals of engineering exam; OR
• Have equivalent professional training and practical experience so as to be deemed a professional engineer as defined in Department of Safety and Professional Services per s. 443.01, Wis. Stats. and also deemed to be qualified to engage in professional engineering practice as determined by the Department of Safety and Professional Services per s. 443.03, or 443.04, or 443.05, Wis. Stats.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the Senior or Advanced level must have the minimum qualifications listed above plus experience working on professional engineering and construction projects for 3 plus years in conjunction with the following experience:

• Building systems (e.g., roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, envelope, etc.)
• Utility Systems (e.g., water systems, sewer systems, pump systems, etc.)
• Culverts / drainage systems
• Roadways, trails, or parking lots

Hydrology/hydraulics projects (e.g., design and construction of dams, impoundments, and/or water resource facilities)

In addition, the best-qualified applicants for the Advanced level will also have the following:

• Experience working on engineering and construction projects as the technical expert for DNR related projects.
• Possession of Professional Engineer license

How To Apply

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Click the "Apply for Job" button and follow the directions. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

Your resume and letter of qualifications 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 developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Patricia Buchholz in Human Resources at patricia.buchholz@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-2133.

For frequently asked questions or technical assistance, please visit FAQs (wisc.jobs) .

Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until business needs are met. Applications received by Monday, August 26th, at 11:59pm will be included in the first review.