License/Permit Program Associate

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

What We’re Seeking: DATCP’s Division of Food and Recreational Safety is recruiting for a License/Permit Program Associatein the Bureau of Food & Recreational Businesses.

Where We Are Located: This position is located at the Eau Claire State Office Building.

Telecommuting Option: This position may have the ability to telecommute up to 3 days per week! An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approval of the employee’s telecommuting agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who telecommute are required to live in Wisconsin.

Employee Benefits: The State of Wisconsin offers an excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options, and an exceptional retirement plan!
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This position assists in providing paraprofessional, administrative, and program support to the Food and Recreational Businesses Bureau. This position performs licensing support functions for food and/or recreational facility and personal licenses regulated by the Department. This position works directly with the public in the application and renewal process, and provides regulatory information as needed.

License/Permit Program Associate Full Description

The classification for this position is License/Permit Program Associate which is in schedule-range 02-11 with starting pay of $21.23 per hour. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Experience utilizing computer database software applications to enter and monitor data, track deadlines and draft correspondence (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, etc.).
• Experience in accurately processing and maintaining program/business records in an electronic file management system.
• Experience serving as a technical resource providing customer service in an office based setting.

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with rules, regulations, statues, administrative codes and laws with regulatory authority.
• Experience working effectively with multiple tasks concurrently, ranking priorities, accepting delegation of work assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Experience working with application processing or document review for completeness (i.e., permits, licenses, applications, contracts, etc.)

It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

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DATCP 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. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

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Your resume and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

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The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024.