<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The advanced Audit Chemist is responsible for evaluating municipal, industrial, commercial, public water supply, and public health laboratories that analyze wastewater, surface water, soils, sediments, organic liquids, hazardous waste, and groundwater samples, as well as evaluating laboratories performing analyses in support of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The advanced Audit Chemist is expected to be proficient in inorganic and organic analysis including liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS, LC/MS/MS) and high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HRGC/MS) procedures. The advanced Audit Chemist will aid in training new auditors.</p> <p>For more information, please see the Position Description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting pay for this position is between $34.97 to $38.50 per hour (or $72,737 to $80,080 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. This position is included in the classification Chemist - Advanced within Pay Schedule/Range 15-03.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:</p> <ul> <li>Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap. </li><li>Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $34/month for single and $83/month for family coverage). </li><li>Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more). </li><li>A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. </li><li>A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses. </li><li>A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services. </li><li>For more info, see our Total Rewards Calculator. </li></ul> <p>This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources 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.</p> <p>Background Checks: We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DNR to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive criminal justice information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.</p> <p>Eligibility to work in United States: 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 Form I-9 upon hire.</p> <p>Probation: A 12-month probationary period may be required.</p> <p>Reference Check: References are not required at the time of application but will be required upon successful completion of the interview process.</p> <p>Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.</p> <p>Travel: The position requires frequent travel (2 - 4 times a month). Travel in-state and out-of-state is required. Out-of-state travel is less frequent but can be as long as a week at a time.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Please make sure to describe and provide detailed examples within your resume and/or letter of qualifications for EACH of the following qualifications you meet.</p> <p>Required qualifications include experience in ALL the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Professional working experience analyzing and/or auditing samples for organic compounds including at least one of the following technologies: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS, LC/MS/MS), gas chromatography- mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HRGC/MS) procedures. </li><li>Experience reviewing (peer-review, auditing, etc.) analytical data and standard operating procedures for quality assurance and quality control requirements. </li><li>Experience communicating (verbal and written) scientific technical information to diverse audiences (e.g., customers, peers, management, public meetings, etc.). </li></ul> <p>In addition, preferred qualifications include any of the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Experience interpreting State of Wisconsin administrative codes and statutes. </li><li>Experience interpreting requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (e.g. following sample receiving requirements, detection limit requirements, approved methods, reporting, etc.). </li><li>Attended and passed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lab Certification Officer Training for Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 20040 to complete your application for this posting. Current state employees, including those with Career Executive status, must apply through STAR ESS. Former permanent classified state employees must apply through Wisc.Jobs.</p> <p>The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your resume and letter of qualifications are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. 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. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. References are not required at the time of application but will be required upon successful completion of the interview process. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.</p> <p>For technical troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, please view the Frequently Asked Questions. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Megan Harper in Human Resources at megan.harper1@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-8730.</p> <p>Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Please send your letter of qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position listed above in the job announcement along with your DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current permanent State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.</p>