Interpreter In Jobs in Madison, WI (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) Water Use Hydrogeologist-Senior at our offices, in Madison, WI.
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 is responsible for providing professional geologic, hydrogeologic, and data analysis expertise in carrying out the Water Use Section's program responsibilities. The person in this position functions as part of a statewide team and is responsible for implementing the high capacity well portion of the state water quantity management program. This position provides hydrogeologic expertise and is responsible for technical analysis of high capacity well applications to assess for impacts. This position is responsible for gathering, processing, and interpreting of large data sources to support the program's groundwater quantity projects and disseminating that information to the Water Use Section and the public. This work involves the application of hydrogeological, water resources, well construction, technical program knowledge, and interpretation and application of state statutes, administrative codes and DNR policies and procedures. The person in this position deals on a routine and continuous basis with hydrogeological issues that require interpretation, judgement and have a major impact on department actions and future decisions. This position is under general supervision of the Water Use Section Manager located in the Central Office in Madison. This position is non-supervisory.
60% - Provide hydrogeologic expertise in interpreting water quantity related impacts of high capacity wells.

• Evaluate, analyze, interpret, and document site-specific information associated with high capacity well reviews including geological and hydrogeological interpretation, groundwater quality data, status of other wells on applicant's property and properties historical withdrawal data.
• Using appropriate analytical and numerical tools and data, evaluate and document technical reviews of high capacity well applications to assess high capacity well impacts and the complex interactions with wells and surface water resources.
• Use and develop appropriate tools to evaluate the status of groundwater resources and potential impacts because of proposed and existing groundwater withdrawals.

20% - Water Quantity Monitoring Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

• Support the statewide collection of water quantity data at springs, streams, lakes, and wells, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain and organize field data to meet department standards.

20% - GIS & Data Management Support

• Development and oversight of GIS tools to support the organization, visualization, and analysis of water use data.
• Evaluating data using a variety of techniques: geostatistics, statistics, or time-series analysis
• Use geospatial data and tools for spatial analysis and mapping of water resources, including water withdrawal reporting across the state.
• Aggregate, organize, QA/QC, and document internal hydrologic and geological datasets.
• Access and review external datasets from sources such as hydrological databases, climate records, satellite imagery, and sensor data; provide access to those datasets to other members of the Water Use team as needed.
• Integrate environmental and land use data with water use records to enhance decision-making.
• Georeference and digitize existing data products

Salary Information
This position pays between $27.68 - $30.00 per hour and is in the Hydrogeologist- Senior classification in pay schedule and range 15-03. 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

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Knowledge of surface water hydrology, hydrogeology and geology, particularly related to Wisconsin
• Experience in data management and GIS analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage with landowners, industries, and regulatory partners.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

In addition, well qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience in quantifying and assessing groundwater quantity impacts.
• Experience interpreting Wisconsin or similar hydrostratigraphy.
• Experience in assembling, analyzing, and interpreting hydrogeologic and hydrologic information, including groundwater and surface water interactions using data analysis and geospatial tools.

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Deadline to Apply
Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on July 21 st , 2026 in order to be considered.