Wisconsin State Public Defender
Financial Specialist - Limited Term Employee (Madison Administration Office)
Wisconsin State Public Defender, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Financial Specialist - Limited Term Employee (Madison Administration Office)
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Job ID: 19603
Location: Madison
Agency: State Public Defender Board
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Classification Code: 00161
Classification Title: Financial Specialist
Introduction: The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist - Limited Term Employee (LTE) vacancy in our Madison Administration office to work up to 40 hours per week.
LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not receive paid time off.
Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Financial Specialist receives vouchers, verifies, audits, inputs and updates data for the appointment counsel payment voucher system following agency policies and procedures in the Assigned Counsel Division.
Salary Information
Starting salary will be $22.31/hour.
Job Details
Background Check : We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.
Eligibility to work in the US : The SPD 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer : 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 all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Veterans : The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Minimum Qualifications
Effective written, oral, and communication skills
Proficient data entry skills
Working with computer software applications (i.e. Google Workspace, Adobe, etc.)
Proficient attention to detail
How to Apply
Please submit a Letter of Qualifications and Resume via email to Melissa Lamb at lambm@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply online is Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
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Job ID: 19603
Location: Madison
Agency: State Public Defender Board
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Classification Code: 00161
Classification Title: Financial Specialist
Introduction: The Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) is currently recruiting to fill a Financial Specialist - Limited Term Employee (LTE) vacancy in our Madison Administration office to work up to 40 hours per week.
LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
LTE positions are not eligible for the State of Wisconsin health insurance coverage, the Wisconsin Retirement System contributions, and do not receive paid time off.
Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
No more than 1039 hours may be worked in one year.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Financial Specialist receives vouchers, verifies, audits, inputs and updates data for the appointment counsel payment voucher system following agency policies and procedures in the Assigned Counsel Division.
Salary Information
Starting salary will be $22.31/hour.
Job Details
Background Check : We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.
Eligibility to work in the US : The SPD 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer : 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 all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Veterans : The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Minimum Qualifications
Effective written, oral, and communication skills
Proficient data entry skills
Working with computer software applications (i.e. Google Workspace, Adobe, etc.)
Proficient attention to detail
How to Apply
Please submit a Letter of Qualifications and Resume via email to Melissa Lamb at lambm@opd.wi.gov to be considered for this position.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply online is Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
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