Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist - Project Position!

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin is seeking an Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist to join the Environmental Services Team at WisDOT in Madison, WI. This role involves significant responsibilities such as managing documentation and leading projects related to cultural resources, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous leave time and holidays

Affordable health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible work schedules and telework options

Exceptional pension and retirement savings plans

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in documentation management and customer service.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and procedures.
• Experience with team-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage Request to Disturb documentation for cultural resources.
• Lead cultural resources portion of departmental surplus parcel sales.

Skills

Documentation management

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Experience with environmental laws and policies

Job description

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Introduction

The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting for an Environmental Analysis & Review Specialist - Entry or Advanced (Project Position) to join our Environmental Services Team within the Bureau of Technical Services.

This full time project position will be headquartered in Madison, WI.

Benefits

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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, this position will support the two Cultural Resources Team (CRT) staff in delivering the highly technical cultural resources portion of the Department's program. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position include:

• Reviewing, completing, and distributing Request to Disturb documentation received by CRT
• Leading the cultural resources portion of Department Surplus Parcel sales
• Managing the CRT folder and files structure in Box
• Managing and processing files received by the CRT through daily emails
• Printing and distributing Section 106 reports to appropriate WisDOT staff and partner agencies
  
  

To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at [e-mail]

Salary Information

The Entry level position is in schedule-range (15-04) with an annual salary of $54,080 - $64,480.

The Advanced level position is in schedule-range (15-03) with an annual salary of $64,480 - $83,200.

This position offers 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

Wisconsin Residency Is Required For Project Positions.

These project/permanent positions have been authorized until May 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 (if applicable), employees in these positions will attain permanent status and will be eligible to transfer to other permanent positions similar to other permanent employees in state service. This allows employees to be considered for other similar positions when the project position approaches its expiration date.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-Verify employer.

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.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Madison, WI office at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants at the Entry level will have experience with all the following:

• Experience with documentation management
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience providing external customer service
• Experience working with computer programs for filing and data entry
  
  

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants at the Entry will also have experience with one or more of the following

• Experience with environmental laws, rules, policies and/or procedures, such as Section 106, Wis. Stat. 157.70, Wis. Stat. 44.40, or other equivalent state or local laws, etc.
• Experience using Box for document filing and/or distribution
  
  

At the Advanced level, applicants will have experience with one of the following:

• Completion of an introductory course in the provisions of Section 106 such as those offered by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), National Preservation Institute (NPI), or another recognized agency such as WisDOT.
• Experience working on Section 106, Wis. Stat. 157.70, or Wis. Stat. 44.40 documents, such as the WisDOT Cultural Resources Screening Submittal form, Request to Disturb documentation, Determinations of Eligibility, or nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
• Experience assisting in analyzing proposed federal and state environmental legislation, evaluated its potential impact on program operations, and develop recommendations and comments for further actions.
  
  

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at [e-mail] or 608-264-7230.. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to apply is Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 11:59pm CST.

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