DOT Engineering Chief - PDS - Career Executive
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: Spooner, WI 54801
Description:
Introduction
Apply your leadership skills and professional engineering experience as a DOT Engineering Chiefwith the Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development, Northwest Region.
The Northwest Region is recruiting to fill a DOT Engineering Chief that serves as the Project Development Chief. This full time permanent position can be headquartered in : Eau Claire, Superior or Spooner!
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 a member of the Regional Management Team, perform highly responsible administrative and managerial functions in the development, implementation, and evaluation of important complex program, policy, budgetary, and organizational components of the Department's transportation engineering programs. Manage the delivery of the Transportation Improvement Projects Program, including the Design Process and Construction Administration activities of the Region through use of in-house staff and consultant services. Activities require extensive communication within and outside the Department.
This position has the authority to independently commit department resources to achieve established goals and objectives. It has managerial responsibility for the program development and delivery; policy development and implementation; operation budget planning, development and implementation; and exercises line responsibility for project development and delivery, as well as employee supervision. The responsibilities of this position require highly professional managerial and technical judgments which carry significant consequence of error. This position acts under general supervision and reports directly to the Regional Director.
To review the full position description, please emai lSonam Lhanze at
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
Minimum Requirement - A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.
Qualified applicants will also have experience with all 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 Sonam Lhanze at sonam1@[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 Sonam Lhanze 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 CST on Wednesday December 11th 2024.
Apply your leadership skills and professional engineering experience as a DOT Engineering Chiefwith the Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development, Northwest Region.
The Northwest Region is recruiting to fill a DOT Engineering Chief that serves as the Project Development Chief. This full time permanent position can be headquartered in : Eau Claire, Superior or Spooner!
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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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 a member of the Regional Management Team, perform highly responsible administrative and managerial functions in the development, implementation, and evaluation of important complex program, policy, budgetary, and organizational components of the Department's transportation engineering programs. Manage the delivery of the Transportation Improvement Projects Program, including the Design Process and Construction Administration activities of the Region through use of in-house staff and consultant services. Activities require extensive communication within and outside the Department.
This position has the authority to independently commit department resources to achieve established goals and objectives. It has managerial responsibility for the program development and delivery; policy development and implementation; operation budget planning, development and implementation; and exercises line responsibility for project development and delivery, as well as employee supervision. The responsibilities of this position require highly professional managerial and technical judgments which carry significant consequence of error. This position acts under general supervision and reports directly to the Regional Director.
To review the full position description, please emai lSonam Lhanze at
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
Minimum Requirement - A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.
Qualified applicants will also have experience with all the following:
- Experience working with transportation engineering principles, practices, programs, budgets and project management.
- Duties may include: design, construction, planning development, operation, and/or maintenance of transportation or similar systems.
- Experience collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders including external and internal parties
- Experience leading a team of professional staff in formal or informal capacity
- Experience may include formal supervisory role or lead a project team on a large scale.
- Activities may include coaching, mentoring, reviewing/analyzing work, assigning workloads, directing work, assessing employee performance, motivating staff/team.
- Experience managing/supervising employees
- Experience managing multiple complex transportation programs concurrently
- Experience with data-driven decision making, process improvement, risk analysis
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 Sonam Lhanze at sonam1@[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 Sonam Lhanze 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 CST on Wednesday December 11th 2024.