<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under the general supervision of the Intergovernmental Services Team Leader, this position is responsible for administering the statutory Municipal Service Payments (MSP) Program for the Division of Intergovernmental Relations (DIR) in the Department of Administration. The MSP Program is a "payment in lieu of taxes" program providing payments to municipalities who provide police, fire/ambulance, and solid waste pick-up/disposal services to State-owned/UW-leased facilities. Annually, it is estimated that over $60 million in services are provided to state facilities across the state. The payments are prorated and determined annually, in part based on the value of the State-owned/UW-leased facilities reported to the MSP Program by the DOA and UW System and the net expenditures for those services reported by the site municipalities to the WI DOR. State-owned/UW-leased facilities are currently reported to be valued at over $19 billion across the enterprise. In creating the annual payment schedule for the Wisconsin Legislature, this position works with numerous State Agencies and the UW System, as well as several hundreds of municipal governments. As part of this program, the position analyzes and recommends policy, administrative, and technology changes to the Program Guidelines when needed, and implements them as approved by DOA leadership and as approved by the State Legislative Joint Committee on Finance (JCF). This position works independently or in concert with DOA legal counsel to interpret and apply the Statute and Program Guidelines, exercises judgement in applying statutory program regulations, and develops plans/procedures to address annual entitlement challenge resolutions.</p> <p>The incumbent is also a primary member of the DIR's Municipal Boundary Review (MBR) team. They are the primary contact for/processor of all land transfer ordinance filing submittal correspondences, determining if submittals meet the statutory filing requirement criteria detailed in the DOA's Ordinance Filing Checklist, then maintaining the MDS database regarding filings of land transfer ordinances, boundary agreements and changes to corporate boundaries, supervisory districts, charter ordinances, new municipal incorporations, and reported or discovered clerk contact information.</p> <p>Additionally, this position serves as an administrator of the State Data Center (SDC) and Demographic Services Center (DSC) for the DIR. They are the primary contact for and will analyze and make recommendations on various aspects of the State's participation in and coordination with the federal Census Bureau programs, including: 1) coordinating activities and participation in the decennial census on behalf of the State in cooperation with the Governor's official primary liaison, 2) creating and filing required annual reports, and 3) recruiting and leading the WI SDC Affiliate Network Members.</p> <p>For more information, please view the complete position description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting hourly rate for this position will be $27.68 - $45.67 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. This position is classed as a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced and is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-03. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.</p> <p>Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience interpretating statutes or municipal ordinances </li><li>Experience interpreting and applying statistical concepts and methods in statistics. </li><li>Experience making payments on behalf of a company, institution, or government agency </li><li>Experience creating capital asset inventory reports or creating/auditing financial statements </li><li>Experience developing written communications for diverse readerships </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.</p> <p>Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. In addition, the letter of qualifications should explicitly address all five of the five "Qualifications" listed above, using the exact wording from each of the five qualifications to begin at least one distinct paragraph for each of the five qualifications (e.g., "My experience interpretating statutes or municipal ordinances includes…).</p> <p>Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin 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.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Taylore Ransom by email at taylore.ransom@wisconsin.gov</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply for this position has been extended to 11:59pm CST on August 21, 2025. The previous deadline to apply for this position was August 11, 2025.</p>