Environmental Compliance Assistant Jobs in Rhinelander, WI

Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development, North Central Region is seeking an Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist Entry or Advanced - Project/Permanent. This position may be headquartered at 510 Hanson Lake Rd in Rhinelander or 1681 2nd Ave S in Wisconsin Rapids.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be required to work from the headquartered office in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
WisDOT 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

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. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
**This posting is a reannouncement; if you previously applied to this posting, you do not need to reapply in order to be considered.**
Position Summary
This position functions as an Environmental Analysis & Review Specialist (EARS) located in the North Central Region (NCR). This position provides research, analysis, consultation, and coordination services to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) staff and management on proposed environmental laws and regulations. This position also assists the North Central Region operating units, project teams, and consultants in development, implementation, and documentation of environmental processes under provisions of the National and Wisconsin Environmental Policy Acts and the department's environmental operational policies, guidelines, and procedures.
This position will be responsible for supporting and assisting with the review of projects and workload; advising and guiding regional staff on environmental policies, rules, regulations and guidelines for all environmental related issues; oversight of regional liaison activities with other divisions; and coordination of compliance and conflict resolution with regard to interagency cooperative agreements. This position will also assist in coordinating historical and archaeological processes, Native American resources, environmental justice, environmental documents, 4f/6f documents, and interagency agreements. This position also assists in environmental processes and issues related to wetland identification and banking, endangered species, 401 and 404 permits, hazardous materials and emergency coordination, and hazardous materials contamination.
In addition, this position will assist in coordinating representation of the region on environmental committees, forums, and groups. This position will also assist statewide bureaus, as appropriate, in developing and delivering training and guidance necessary to ensure that regional staff is trained in environmental activities and processes. This position will facilitate and promote a cohesive team relationship between regional staff and the statewide bureaus.
To view the complete position description, email BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
The Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist is in schedule-range (15-04) with an annual salary of $58,240-$68,640, plus excellent benefits.
The Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist - Advanced is in schedule-range (15-03) with an annual salary of $ $66,560-$87,360 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.
Job Details
This Project/Permanent position has been authorized through May 13th, 2029. Project/Permanent positions are eligible for all benefits (including paid time off) as well as civil service status. After successful completion of the 12-month probationary period, the employees in this position will attain permanent status.
This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate will have all of the following training/education and/or experience with the following:

• Reading and/or understanding environmental laws, rules, policies and/or procedures
• Analyzing, evaluating, or documenting environmental areas of concern (wetlands, hazardous materials, archaeological and historical investigations, threatened and endangered species, natural systems, etc.)
• Working as a member of a team - which may include project or committee work

A more than qualified candidate will have professional experience and/or training/education in at least one of the following:

• Reading and interpreting highway plans, maps, and exhibits
• Preparing environmental documents in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) and Wisconsin Environmental Policy Acts (WEPA) regulations
• Preparing and/or analyzing environmental documents for accuracy
• Communicating technical information with internal and external stakeholders

An advanced level candidate will have all of the above as well as experience in the following:

• Experience reviewing final environmental documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Experience providing research, analysis, consultation and coordination services on proposed environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience providing technical guidance on NEPA and WEPA regulations

How To Apply
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This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
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.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-8665.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.