State of Wisconsin

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Introduction Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ( DATCP ) 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 is currently recruiting for an Office Operations Associate to fill a Limited Term Employment opportunity in the Division of Animal Health. This appointment is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, from mid-October until mid-April 2026. Where We Are Located: This position is located at 2811 Agriculture Drive in Madison, WI. DATCP is in the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison's southeast side and a beautifully wooded and scenic hilltop venue . Our employees enjoy low-cost parking at the facility and are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations. Remote Work Option: This position may have the ability to work remotely for up to 60% of scheduled workdays per pay period! An approved remote work agreement is required before an employee may work remotely. Approval of the employee's remote work agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DATCP employees who work remotely are required to live in Wisconsin. This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies. Position Summary This position is responsible for providing professional and program support for the Division of Animal Health in the Bureau of Animal Disease Control and the Bureau of Field Services. This position involves reviewing and managing information for permits and tracking activities related to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) surveillance of raw milk testing. This position will assist in reviewing and entering permitting and test information into database and to verify requirements are met. 70% - Assist with permitting needs to allow movements of animals or animal products. 20% - Assist Division of Animal Health and support the meet the National Milk Testing Strategy objectives to ensure continuity of service. 10% - Assist Veterinary Program Managers with website and other communications regarding permitting requirements for HPAI in bovine. Salary Information The Office Operation Associate classification is in schedule/ range 02-10. Pay will be $20.63 per hour For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. Job Details At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau. These OJT opportunities include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules. Conditions of Employment: 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. A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment. Applicant must be a resident of Wisconsin (18 years of age or older). Limited term positions are not civil service classified positions, do not have rights to permanent civil service classified positions, and do not lead to permanent status. This position is Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year). Qualifications Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following: Experience providing customer service to internal and external partners in a professional/office setting (e.g., explaining guidelines, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, etc.). Experience with effective time management, including organization and prioritization of multiple work tasks without direct supervision. 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. In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following: Experience with administrative license and/or permit review activities (e.g., review applications for accuracy, fee processing, tracking, etc.) and/or background investigative activities. Experience reporting data to a grantor (e.g., non-profit, state or federal government.). Experience reconciling data from multiple sources. How To Apply If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #18713 to complete your application for this posting. 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. To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the "Apply for Job" button listed on the top right of the job posting page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Review the applicant resources , including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications. Submitted application materials 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. For general Wisc.Jobs user information and technical assistance, please check the Frequently Asked Questions . Questions about this position may be addressed to Jason Mollet at jason.mollet@wisconsin.gov or (608) 572-0026. Please address questions regarding the application process to Jennifer Chryst at jennifer.chryst@wisconsin.gov or (608) 224-4760. Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.