Structures Inspection and Maintenance Supervisor
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: La Crosse, WI 54601
Description:
Introduction
Help shape Wisconsin's transportation future by joining our Structures Management team, supervising engineering staff performing inspection and maintenance on structures in Southern Wisconsin!
The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill the Structures Inspection and Maintenance Supervisor (Structural Engineer Transportation Supervisor) vacancy in the Bureau of Structures!
This full-time position can be headquartered in the following locations:
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
This supervisor position is responsible for the oversight of the Regional Structures Inspection and Maintenance Unit B in the Structures Maintenance Section of the Bureau of Structures (BOS). This position operates independently and reports to the Chief of Structures Maintenance working with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for general oversight of the inspection and maintenance program for the structures in the jurisdiction of the Madison, La Crosse, and Waukesha offices. This position will communicate with partners outside of BOS, including those within other Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) bureaus and regions, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), county personnel, and engineering consulting firms regarding civil and structural engineering programs, policies, and procedures. This position also coordinates with the other BOS Maintenance Section supervisors to promote consistent process and procedure across the state.
This position requires a background in structures, including an understanding of design and construction concepts, general knowledge regarding structure repair and maintenance, and an understanding of structure inspection. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are required. As the supervisor of a unit, the ability to effectively prioritize and assign work is important, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and initiatives that will be active concurrently within the unit. This position also has a role in policy discussions and decisions, and thus requires the ability to effectively develop written policy documents and communicate them to the appropriate parties. These policies may be published in the WisDOT Bridge Manual, Structures Inspection Manual, or other resources.
To review the full position description, please email Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 81-30 with an annual salary of $107,515 -$118,456 insert, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.
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
Special Requirements
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.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from a DTSD regional office building in Madison, La Crosse, or Waukesha at least two days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
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.
In addition, 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.
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 related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-7946. 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 Monday, April 21st at 11:59PM.
Help shape Wisconsin's transportation future by joining our Structures Management team, supervising engineering staff performing inspection and maintenance on structures in Southern Wisconsin!
The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill the Structures Inspection and Maintenance Supervisor (Structural Engineer Transportation Supervisor) vacancy in the Bureau of Structures!
This full-time position can be headquartered in the following locations:
- SouthwestRegion (Madison or La Crosse)
- Southeast Region (Waukesha)
- 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
This supervisor position is responsible for the oversight of the Regional Structures Inspection and Maintenance Unit B in the Structures Maintenance Section of the Bureau of Structures (BOS). This position operates independently and reports to the Chief of Structures Maintenance working with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for general oversight of the inspection and maintenance program for the structures in the jurisdiction of the Madison, La Crosse, and Waukesha offices. This position will communicate with partners outside of BOS, including those within other Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) bureaus and regions, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), county personnel, and engineering consulting firms regarding civil and structural engineering programs, policies, and procedures. This position also coordinates with the other BOS Maintenance Section supervisors to promote consistent process and procedure across the state.
This position requires a background in structures, including an understanding of design and construction concepts, general knowledge regarding structure repair and maintenance, and an understanding of structure inspection. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are required. As the supervisor of a unit, the ability to effectively prioritize and assign work is important, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and initiatives that will be active concurrently within the unit. This position also has a role in policy discussions and decisions, and thus requires the ability to effectively develop written policy documents and communicate them to the appropriate parties. These policies may be published in the WisDOT Bridge Manual, Structures Inspection Manual, or other resources.
To review the full position description, please email Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 81-30 with an annual salary of $107,515 -$118,456 insert, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.
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
Special Requirements
- WisDOT Certified Inspection Team Leader and Inspection Program Manager credentials, or ability to obtain both within 6 months of hire.
- This position requires the ability to frequently travel statewide with some overnight stays at remote locations.
- This position is required to serve in a rotating formal standby status as a member of the BOS Technical Expert Response team responding to emergency situations involving structures (i.e., flood events, bridge damage, etc.).
- Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual.
- Ability to frequently travel on an independent basis, such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day.
- Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry objects, such as tools or materials.
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours.
- Ability to work in high volume traffic conditions.
- Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.
- Bridge inspection requires a level of physical agility and strength, plus the ability to work at heights up to several hundred feet above ground level safely. Access to inspection areas is gained by entering small access hatches and climbing or descending ladders and also requires crawling on beams and piers. Safety equipment including harnesses and special self-contained breathing equipment may be required. Some inspections require entering and riding in a special bucket suspended underneath the structure from a hydraulic boom on special bridge inspection machines known as a "Snooper" and "Reach-All".
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.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from a DTSD regional office building in Madison, La Crosse, or Waukesha at least two days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
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.
In addition, qualified applicants will also have experience with all the following:
- Experience in Bridge Structure Analysis/Design OR Bridge Structure Construction OR Structure Inspection
- Experience in transportation project management
- Experience may include:
- Overseeing safety inspections of complex highway structures or numerous highway structures involving numerous staff and other resources
- Overseeing transportation projects in design/construction, providing fieldwork guidance, providing technical consultation
- Oversight and involvement with QA/QC policy and procedures
- Managing project or program tracking/reporting
- Developing and tracking project budgets
- Experience may include:
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.
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 related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-7946. 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 Monday, April 21st at 11:59PM.