Work in the Wisconsin State Patrol Chemical Testing Laboratory as a Breath Alcohol Quality Chemist (Chemist-Advanced)! This professional position provides specialized, technical, and analytical leadership and support for the Chemical Test Breath Alcohol program in the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services.

The Chemical Testing Section regulates and coordinates the breath alcohol testing activities of all law enforcement agencies in the state. The scientific research performed by this position affects the activities of over 5,000 state certified breath test instrument operators. The research and support made available through this position ensures the quality of a breath alcohol test as a valid means of determining intoxication.

This position is headquartered on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin at the Chemical Test Lab in the Truax Building on Kinsman Boulevard.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

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This position provides specialized professional, technical, and analytical leadership and support for the Chemical Testing Section's Breath Alcohol Program as defined in Trans 343, 311, and 313. Responsibilities include:

• Administering the Ingnition Interlock program
• Providing implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the ISO 17025 quality standards
• Maintaining the quality system records for the Chemical Testing Section
• Overseeing the internal audit program
• Assisting with employee education and training
• Completing competency assessment and documentation
• Providing research, training, and scientific support
• Independently performing complex analyses
• Participating and directing method implementation and validation to include proficiency testing
• independently performing complex evaluations and comparisons
• Performing quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards for a quality work product
• Conducting related research
• Maintaining equipment
• Functioning as an expert with public and private agencies on highly technical and complex method development and research projects

Work assignments are complex and highly unique to Department business. The position regularly exercises great discretion through independent decision-making and problem resolution, frequently as a lead worker, team leader, project manager, and/or Department representative. This position regularly uses verbal and written communication skills for report writing and presenting.

This position also holds primary responsibility for the Department's Ignition Interlock Program as described in Trans rule 313.

This position is in schedule-range (15-03) with an annual salary of $60,465-$72,800, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. 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.

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Training with the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, or other physical science field and modern laboratory methods, materials and equipment.
• Training or experience with quality control and/or quality assurance principles (e.g., ISO 17025 or comparable).

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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. Questions can be directed to Marley Hellenbrand at 608-267-3269 or Marley.Hellenbrand@dot.wi.gov.

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm CST on Tuesday, April 11th.