DOT Engineering Chief - Career Executive

Position Summary

Construction and Construction Technology Chief

• This position is responsible for management and oversight of the statewide construction program, program emphasis review, new policy development and implementation, implementation and oversight of construction technologies, and application of good construction management practices. Program emphasis review will be incorporated as the major point of quality assurance program to ensure uniformity between regions and to ensure the construction function is more effective and efficient.

This position is responsible for managing and development of the Department's construction standards, including the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Supplement Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and Construction and Materials Manual. This position provides leadership and management to implement all aspects of IT Systems and associated processes and policies for the construction phases of project delivery. The section is also responsible for researching and selecting the appropriate IT systems; conducting development projects for system upgrades and new systems; operating, maintaining and enhancing the systems; developing user guidance and policies; and providing user training and support.

Alternative Contracting and Local Program Chief

• This position is responsible for management and oversight of the statewide alternative contracting program and statewide local program, program emphasis review, new policy development and implementation, and application of good management practices. Program emphasis review will be incorporated as the major point of the quality assurance program to unsure uniformity between regions and to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the local program.

This position is also responsible for managing the development of the Department's alternative contracting policies as well as project identification, providing guidance to regions in the Design Build process. In the local program, the position provides support for region oversight, financial planning, budget management, performance measurement, program implementation, and policy and procedure development.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/pay range 81-02. The starting salary is between $87,360 and $116,314 annually, depending on qualifications.

Pay for current employees will be in accordance with the compensation plan. A 2 year career executive trial period is required.

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.

RELOCATION INCENTIVE: The Compensation Plan permits granting a one-time Relocation Incentive Award to employees who relocate as a result of promotion or transfer and expense reimbursement in any dollar increment up to an amount equal to 125% of the monthly minimum for this position in the pay plan. Moving expenses may also be awarded to the selected candidates.

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

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

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

• Experience working on transportation projects (Examples may include: civil engineering experience on transportation improvement projects in design, construction, repair, or reconstruction of roadways or bridges as a project leader, project manager, or as a supervisor.)

How To Apply

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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 Jay Taylor at Jay.Taylor@dot.wi.gov.

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 Jay Taylor at Jay.Taylor@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7460. 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 at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday May 26, 2024.