Location: Madison,WI, USA
Position Summary
This position functions as an advanced level Transportation Specialist within the Project Development section of a transportation region performing a variety of duties on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases.
This position is a member of a projects team, performing as a construction and/or design leader directing projects. This position may also assist the project manager by advising and coaching team members. While assigned to the construction phase of a project, the duties will be approximately 60%-90% construction activities and 10% - 40% design activities. Likewise, when assigned to the design phase of a project, duties will be approximately 60% - 90% design activities and 10% - 40% construction activities. The project leader roles may necessitate frequent travel on an independent basis to project sites within the Region to conduct project field reviews, meet with property owners, or meet with local municipalities.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $67,746-$87,360, 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.
Job Details
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.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have all the following:
* Experience reading and interpreting design or construction plans and contract documents.
* Experience with engineering principles utilized in highway design and construction.
* Experience managing, coordinating, and implementing a program or project.
How To Apply
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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 Jay Taylor at 608-###-#### or ...@dot.wi.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis.