Local Program Manager (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced)

Position Summary

This position functions as an advanced level civil engineer within the North Central Region, Project Development Section (PDS) and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the Local Roads Program (LRP). The duties and responsibilities require using professional engineering expertise and the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases.

This position manages activities on multiple projects, including those of a highly complex nature, for continuity in both design and construction phases. This position serves as a resource and advisor to the manager, supervisors, and consultant project coordinators. This position may also perform as a construction and/or design manager directing projects and assisting the team by advising and coaching team members on state highway projects.

This position serves as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects for the Local Roads Program (LRP). This position utilizes a great deal of independent judgment to provide services in local program delivery. This position is responsible for providing oversight of delivery by a staff of professional and technically-oriented personnel and consultants in all phases of roadway design work; managing consultant contracts; scheduling plan development activities and assigning duties; directing and evaluating engineering studies of project alternatives with emphasis on economics and accepted design standards; writing, reviewing, and directing the assembly of reports, documents, and exhibits necessary for prosecution of the work; interacting with concerned individuals and the general public; and coordinating activities with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) staff and outside agencies on LRP transportation improvement projects. This position also assists with training and development of assigned staff.

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Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064 to $108,950, 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

This position requires the ability to travel independently statewide.

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.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the DTSD North Central Region office in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander, Wisconsin 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

Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

How To Apply

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Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the position is filled. The first application review deadline is on Monday, March 24th at 11:59pm.