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The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Veterans Affairs Manager to serve as Director of the Bureau of Cemeteries and Memorial Services . This position will be headquartered in either King, Spooner, Union Grove, or Madison, WI. The headquarter location will be based on candidate preference and the needs of the department.
WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary
This position functions as the Director of the Bureau of Cemeteries and Memorial Services (Bureau Director) and maintains responsibility for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) tri-cemetery system which encompasses the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Union Grove, the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, and the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spooner; and the Military Funeral Honors Program. This is a management position with responsibility for program planning, coordination and implementation, budget management, and staff supervision.
The Bureau Director provides leadership and allocates resources to implement the Bureau's mission, goals and objectives, and monitors compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and policies of the Department and Division. The incumbent also collaborates with other governmental and voluntary organizations at the federal, state, and local levels to best monitor and manage the effectiveness of all programs.
To view the complete position description, click here .
Salary Information
The starting salary for this position will be between $99,840 - $107,120 annually ($48.00 - $51.50 per hour), depending on candidate qualifications, plus an attractive employee benefits package.
This classification is in pay schedule-pay range 81-01. For current state employees, pay on appointment will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
A two-year career executive trial period may be required.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.
This position will require frequent statewide travel to department locations including the WDVA Central Office in Madison.
Qualifications
In their resume and/or letter, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience with :
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for this position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume and letter of qualifications. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.
Your resume and letter are critical components of your application. They are used to determine if your experience meets the qualifications needed for the job. For instructions on writing and what to include in your resume, click here . No updates or changes may be made once the application is submitted. Make certain that your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.
Current permanent, classified Career Executive state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 81-01, should complete the online application process.
After the established deadline, resumes and letters will be evaluated by one or more job experts and the most-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-related disability are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed in this announcement. Current State employees are not eligible for this consideration.
Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov , 608-265-3174.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on December 15, 2023. Bottom of Form
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Veterans Affairs Manager to serve as Director of the Bureau of Cemeteries and Memorial Services . This position will be headquartered in either King, Spooner, Union Grove, or Madison, WI. The headquarter location will be based on candidate preference and the needs of the department.
WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- A flexible hybrid remote work schedule (up to 90%) with the option to alternate time in the office with remote work. Remote work opportunities will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary
This position functions as the Director of the Bureau of Cemeteries and Memorial Services (Bureau Director) and maintains responsibility for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) tri-cemetery system which encompasses the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Union Grove, the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, and the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spooner; and the Military Funeral Honors Program. This is a management position with responsibility for program planning, coordination and implementation, budget management, and staff supervision.
The Bureau Director provides leadership and allocates resources to implement the Bureau's mission, goals and objectives, and monitors compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and policies of the Department and Division. The incumbent also collaborates with other governmental and voluntary organizations at the federal, state, and local levels to best monitor and manage the effectiveness of all programs.
To view the complete position description, click here .
Salary Information
The starting salary for this position will be between $99,840 - $107,120 annually ($48.00 - $51.50 per hour), depending on candidate qualifications, plus an attractive employee benefits package.
This classification is in pay schedule-pay range 81-01. For current state employees, pay on appointment will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
A two-year career executive trial period may be required.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.
This position will require frequent statewide travel to department locations including the WDVA Central Office in Madison.
Qualifications
In their resume and/or letter, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience with :
- Program and policy development and analysis (e.g., create and apply evaluation metrics, develop program policies, evaluate program effectiveness, etc.); and
- Developing a budget (e.g., analyze program costs, establish an operating budget, etc.); and
- Managing employees, including the supervision of first-level supervisors.
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for this position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume and letter of qualifications. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.
Your resume and letter are critical components of your application. They are used to determine if your experience meets the qualifications needed for the job. For instructions on writing and what to include in your resume, click here . No updates or changes may be made once the application is submitted. Make certain that your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.
Current permanent, classified Career Executive state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 81-01, should complete the online application process.
After the established deadline, resumes and letters will be evaluated by one or more job experts and the most-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-related disability are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed in this announcement. Current State employees are not eligible for this consideration.
Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov , 608-265-3174.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on December 15, 2023. Bottom of Form
