Assistant Superfund Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Superfund Stewardship Environmental Program Associate.
This position can be stationed in Fitchburg, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Superior, or Eau Claire. Workstation assignments are dependent on candidate preference, supervisor approval and available space.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs) .
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for file review and digitization of permanent site file records for Superfund sites in the RR Program. The SF EPA LTE will also assist the regional EPA FTE on updating database information for Superfund sites and will coordinate with the Superfund site project managers.
85% Support of Superfund Site File Management
• Responsible for the organization, maintenance and coordination of Superfund site case file records; lead and provide support to the Superfund Institutional Control and Long-Term Stewardship Grant's digitization effort, including file scrubbing, redacting, OCR, naming, uploading and tracking records appropriately to the program's database BRRTS.
• Review Superfund site tracking and documents in BRRTS. Update site database information and tracking codes if needed.
• Scan Superfund site documents as directed. Ensure tracking of documents is accurate and follow established QA/QC procedures.
• Serve as team member on Institutional Control (IC) Grant Team. Provide frequent progress updates to team, attend team coordination meetings, and provide feedback on IC Grant team job aids and process documents.
• Coordinate with regional EPA full time employee (FTE) and statewide Program Support Team (PST). Conduct QA/QC projects on uploaded documents and tracked data as assigned. Provide progress reports to Program Support Team (PST) as needed. Provide input to PST on any needed updates to Superfund-specific job aids.
• Assist Superfund site project managers with management of IC documents. Provide guidance on tracking and naming conventions for IC documents. Assist with preparation and documentation of IC Plans and Long-Term Stewardship Plans.
• Document and track IC audits, IC Implementation and Assurance Plans (ICIAPs), and Long-Term Stewardship Plans in the Database.
10% Consult with and provide additional administrative support to staff managing Superfund sites as directed, which may include preparation, finalization, mailing and/or tracking of technical assistance and correspondence.
5% Other Duties as Assigned.
Salary Information
This position pays $21.32 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 02-12. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.
More about LTE positions:
1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.
Special Requirements:
1) Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.
A Wisconsin resident is a person who:
a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;
b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c)." s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.
2) Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a 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.
3) Eligible to work in U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. 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 I-9 form upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.
Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidate must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid driver's license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and public.
• Self-motivated, punctual, and detail orientated.
• Ability to work alone and prioritize multiple work tasks.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with technical staff and understand technical documents.
• Ability to learn internal database system. The work effort will include learning the DNR BRRTS database system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an environmental field.
• Experience with state records management protocols.
• Ability to lift record boxes of 10 lbs or more.

How To Apply
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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Judy.Fassbender@wisconsin.gov
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Deadline to Apply
Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on August 13 th , 2026 in order to be considered.