Introduction The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is 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 DNR is currently recruiting to fill multiple Executive Staff Assistant (ESA) vacancies that will be headquartered throughout the State:
- The ESA positions supporting Regional Secretary's Directors may be headquarted within the following counties: Oneida, Washburn, Dane, Brown, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee.
- The ESA position supporting the Forestry Division may be headquartered at any available DNR office throughout the State.
You will be able to select the county(ies) where you are interested in working when applying. These positions may be able to work remotely up to 60% of the time pending supervisor approval.These positions offer the State of Wisconsin's excellent benefits package , which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! To learn more about the State's complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator !Also, working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!Please note: This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
Position Summary These positions will provide independent, confidential administrative support to executive-level management and staff, such as secretary's directors (SDs), field integration leaders (FILs), division administrator and other leadership, complex cross-division/program project teams, etc.Full position descriptions:
- Executive Staff Assistant supporting Secretary's Director (sample PD)
- Executive Staff Assistant supporting Forestry Division
Salary Information These positions are in schedule-range 81-04 with a starting pay of $27.00 - $31.00 per hour, based on qualifications. The positions are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period may be required. Pay for state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details The DNR 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 upon hire.The DNR 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.Occasional statewide travel is required based on business needs.
Qualifications Please ensure the application materials you submit (resume and letter of qualifications) clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria below: Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:
- Experience providing administrative support (e.g., scheduling logistics, meeting documentation, records management, follow-up with staff, travel arrangements, etc.) to executive-level management.
- Experience working with confidential and/or sensitive information (e.g., controversial policies/issues, personnel issues, projects, media visibility, legislative contacts, public inquiries, etc.).
- Experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:
- Experience working with administrative procedures and systems related to enterprise-wide Human Resources and/or Procurement Systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, WisBuy, State procurement activities, etc.).
- Experience providing administrative support (e.g., scheduling logistics, meeting documentation, records management, follow-up with staff, travel arrangements, etc.) to executive-level management in the public sector.
- Experience coordinating and supporting multi-discipline teams responsible for complex projects (e.g., lasting more than 6 months, impacting stakeholders of 150 or more individuals, contentious nature, social economic issues, community engagement needs, elected officials, etc.).
- Experience coordinating and supporting teams responsible for planning complex special events (e.g., agendas, availability of speakers, contingency planning, insurance contracts, specialist needs planning, transportation contracts, IT coordination, etc.).
How To Apply If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 16497 to complete your application for this posting.DNR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.Veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability (who are new to the State) are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on this program or to apply under this provision.To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the Apply for Job button listed on the top right of this page. Current state employees must apply through the STAR ESS Careers tile.You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Both your resume and letter of qualifications must be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages each. Pages in excess of this will not be considered. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .Please address questions regarding the application process to Joanna Koehler at
[email protected] or (608) ###-####.
Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply to this posting is Friday, January 3 rd at 11:59PM.
