INTRODUCTION

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.
DATCP currently has an opening for a Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer position within the Division of Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Bureau of Land and Water Resources. We will be filling this position at the Senior or Advanced level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
The Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer (Agricultural Engineer-Senior or Advanced) is a project position with a projected end date of September 30, 2028. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status. The selected applicant will have the ability to work 20 to 40 hours per week and can be located anywhere in the following DATCP Conservation Engineering service areas:
Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast (see service area map linked here).
Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.
When applying please select all areas in which you are willing to be headquartered.
This is a field-based position. Travel throughout the state to field offices and construction or project locations is required.
This position will either be assigned a fleet vehicle or will be reimbursed at the state’s mileage rate for use of their personal vehicle for work-related travel. Most travel will be during business hours with only an occasional overnight.
The selected applicant must live within the State of Wisconsin.
Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!
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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special requirement: Candidates must have possession of at least one of the following:

• 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
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in a related engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering OR
• Equivalent professional training and practical experience so as to be deemed a professional engineer as defined by the 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. 443.04 or 443.05, Wis. Stats.

In addition to the special requirement, minimally qualified candidates for the senior level, will have each of the following:

• Experience in completing or analyzing site investigations and/or data gathering to assist with planning projects or identifying resource concerns.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and/or designing engineered practices.
• Experience overseeing construction or conducting construction quality assurance checks.
• Experience working with government agency ordinances/standards/specifications and/or applying for permits.

In addition to the special requirement and minimum qualifications, highly qualified candidates, will have one or more of the following:

• Experience providing engineering technical assistance and/or training to clients, landowners, colleagues, or coworkers.
• Experience with engineering computations, designs and installation of practices related to stormwater, conservation, environmental or agricultural practices/applications.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering computations.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering license.

HOW TO APPLY

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DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
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 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA’s website.
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