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) – Grant Specialist in Madison, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

To see all current opportunities available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs)

This position is responsible for administering the following three federal grants awarded to DNR:

• Intergovernmental Collaboration for Manoomin (Wild Rice) Stewardship in Wisconsin (USFWS America the Beautiful Challenge Grant)
• Lizard Mound Site Enhancements (NPS Historic Preservation Fund Semiquincentennial Grant)
• Protection and Enhancement of Aztalan State Park (NPS Historic Preservation Fund Semiquincentennial Grant)

Grant administration responsibilities include subaward management, expense tracking, reimbursement processing, performance reporting, subrecipient meeting facilitation, and similar administrative tasks to provide prompt and accurate subrecipient grant reimbursements and ensure compliance with federal award terms and conditions.

This Grant Specialist will collaborate with a broad range of DNR programs and staff and representatives from the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission staff, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, and academic institutions. This position reports to the DNR Conservation Grants Section Manager but will work closely with the DNR Tribal Liaison in the Office of the Secretary.

Geographic Scope and Travel Requirements: This position will be located in DNR’s Central Office in downtown Madison. Occasional travel for meetings may be needed. Telework may be available.

Responsibilities:

80% Grant Management

• Review grant reimbursement requests and internal expenditures for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility and process grant payments using PeopleSoft.
• Prepare documentation for personnel and budget accounting purposes in a timely manner.
• Execute new subaward agreements and amendments, as needed.
• Track budgets and expenditures.
• In collaboration with subrecipients and internal programs, develop and submit grant performance reports by dates established in each federal grant.
• Coordinate closely with subrecipients and DNR programs to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic records using existing record retention systems.

10% Federal Grant Collaboration

• Work with DNR staff in other bureaus and external DNR customers to problem-solve grant-related issues and facilitate collaboration among federal grant programs.

10% Other duties as assigned

This position pays $24.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 07-04. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience prioritizing and managing workload and records.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of professional staff.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing high-quality customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Native American organizations and/or Tribal nations.
• Experience managing projects with multiple collaborators.
• Experience managing contracts or grants, particularly those that support scientific research at Institutes of Higher Education.
• Experience interpreting complex rules and policies; specifically grant terms and conditions or federal regulations.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on September 25th, 2024 in order to be considered.