Audit Chemist

Position Summary

This position conducts laboratory evaluations in conjunction with the Laboratory Accreditation Program to determine compliance with the requirements of Ch. NR 149 Wis. Admin Code. 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.

For more information, please see the Audit Chemist position description.

Salary Information

Starting pay for this position is between $33.95 to $37.82 per hour (or $70,616 to $78,665.60 annually), in addition to excellent benefits.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is included in the classification Chemist-Advanced within pay schedule/range 15-03. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Job Details

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.

Eligibility to work in the 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.

Disabled veterans: 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 state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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.

Travel: This 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.

Qualifications

Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required qualifications include all of the following:

• Laboratory experience analyzing samples or auditing experience with organic analysis including at least one of the following: 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
• Experience reviewing (peer-review, auditing, etc.) analytical data and standard operating procedures to quality assurance and quality control requirements
• Experience communicating technical information to diverse audiences (e.g., customers, peers, management, public meetings, etc.)

Preferred qualifications include any of the following criteria:

• Experience interpreting Wisconsin Administrative Codes and Statutes
• Experience interpreting requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act
• Attended and passed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lab Certification Office Training for Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

How To Apply

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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.

Deadline to Apply

All applications must be received by 11:59pm central on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.