DOT Engineering Chief - Career Executive
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Introduction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Operations is seeking a DOT Engineering Chief to oversee the Traffic Engineering & Safety Section. This position is headquartered in Madison at the Hill Farms Office Building (4822 Madison Yards Way).
WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position Summary
As the State Traffic Engineer-Traffic Engineering & Safety Section Chief for the Department in the Bureau of Traffic Operations, this position provides executive leadership managing and administering many of the Department's Traffic Engineering & Safety functions. This position actively participates in the Bureau of Traffic Operations management team. The position directs multiple statewide program areas including two work units to achieve the Bureau's mission to provide reliable, predictable and safe movement of people and freight across the state and Great Lakes regional network.
The section accomplishes its work with a combination of in house professional and technical staff and services provided by contractors and consultants. Activities require extensive communication within the Division, Department and outside the Department. The position provides direct supervision to two supervisors and a number of staff. This position also serves as a backup for the Director of the Bureau of Traffic Operations.
This position is part of the 24/7 DTSD Emergency Transportation Operations Program. This requires that the position may be required to on occasion, work outside normal business hours prior to, during and following major traffic incidents and severe weather events, e.g. flooding and major snow events.
This position has the authority to independently commit department resources to achieve established goals and objectives. The responsibilities of this position involve professional and technical judgment carrying significant consequence of error. This position requires a valid Wisconsin Professional Engineering Registration as defined in Chapter 443.01 Wis Stats.
The position requires a management level understanding of traffic engineering & safety, emergency transportation operations and programs, and traffic standards and specifications, including relevant federal and state regulations. The position requires development of comprehensive knowledge of department organization, processes and procedures; contract management; budgeting, and financial management, including federal grant funding to effectively work with the programs and coordinate with the responsibilities of the Traffic Systems and Management Section and other bureaus.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 81-02 with an annual salary of $115,398-$118,643, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial 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. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
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, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
A Qualified candidate will have the following:
A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state
In addition, qualified applicants will have experience in all of the following:
How To Apply
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.
Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Liz Nicolai at [redacted].
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 related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Liz Nicolai at [redacted] or [redacted]. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Monday, October 28th.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Operations is seeking a DOT Engineering Chief to oversee the Traffic Engineering & Safety Section. This position is headquartered in Madison at the Hill Farms Office Building (4822 Madison Yards Way).
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 paid leave time 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 $39/month for single plans and $97/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
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position Summary
As the State Traffic Engineer-Traffic Engineering & Safety Section Chief for the Department in the Bureau of Traffic Operations, this position provides executive leadership managing and administering many of the Department's Traffic Engineering & Safety functions. This position actively participates in the Bureau of Traffic Operations management team. The position directs multiple statewide program areas including two work units to achieve the Bureau's mission to provide reliable, predictable and safe movement of people and freight across the state and Great Lakes regional network.
The section accomplishes its work with a combination of in house professional and technical staff and services provided by contractors and consultants. Activities require extensive communication within the Division, Department and outside the Department. The position provides direct supervision to two supervisors and a number of staff. This position also serves as a backup for the Director of the Bureau of Traffic Operations.
This position is part of the 24/7 DTSD Emergency Transportation Operations Program. This requires that the position may be required to on occasion, work outside normal business hours prior to, during and following major traffic incidents and severe weather events, e.g. flooding and major snow events.
This position has the authority to independently commit department resources to achieve established goals and objectives. The responsibilities of this position involve professional and technical judgment carrying significant consequence of error. This position requires a valid Wisconsin Professional Engineering Registration as defined in Chapter 443.01 Wis Stats.
The position requires a management level understanding of traffic engineering & safety, emergency transportation operations and programs, and traffic standards and specifications, including relevant federal and state regulations. The position requires development of comprehensive knowledge of department organization, processes and procedures; contract management; budgeting, and financial management, including federal grant funding to effectively work with the programs and coordinate with the responsibilities of the Traffic Systems and Management Section and other bureaus.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 81-02 with an annual salary of $115,398-$118,643, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial 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. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
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, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
A Qualified candidate will have the following:
A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state
In addition, qualified applicants will have experience in all of the following:
- Experience working with transportation engineering principles, practices, programs, budgets and project management.
- Duties may include: design, construction, planning development, traffic operations, and/or maintenance of transportation or similar systems.
- Experience leading a team of professional staff
- Roles may include acting in a formal supervisory role, leading a project team on a large scale, acting as a lead worker for a unit/area, etc.
- Activities may include coaching, mentoring, reviewing/analyzing work, assigning workloads, directing work, assessing employee performance, motivating staff/team, facilitating discussions, etc.
- Experience collaborating with a diverse group of partners, including external and internal parties.
- Partners may include a division, bureau, partner agency, the public, etc.
How To Apply
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.
Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Liz Nicolai at [redacted].
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 related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Liz Nicolai at [redacted] or [redacted]. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Monday, October 28th.