Program coordinator

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IntroductionBring your technical engineering skills and experience to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as a Freight Program Coordinator (Transportation Technician Advanced 2) for the Bureau of Highway Maintenance (BHM)!This full-time position is headquartered in

Madison, Wisconsin.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 requirementsAn exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings planWell Wisconsin Wellness ProgramA 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-beingUse this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clickinghere .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 SummaryThis is a Freight Program Coordinator serving in the Freight Operations & Permitting Unit. This position performs a variety of complex duties related primarily to freight operations within Wisconsin.

This position serves as a program liaison working with industry, local, and state agencies. The position serves as the primary coordinator for the unit, providing complex technical support and collaboration with the unit, other divisions on freight assignments, as well as regions and industry.

As the primary coordinator, this position is also responsible for the financial reporting requirements for the permit unit.

The position provides technical support to the freight staff, section supervisor, chief, and bureau director as directed.

This position facilitates operational analysis of OSOW permit applications and individually analyzes or participates on a broad range of major, multi-disciplinary freight operational issues.

This may involve highway design, construction, maintenance, and traffic issues. This also includes connections across divisions related to freight planning efforts, commercial vehicle regulatory issues, and motor carrier and truck freight enforcement issues.

This may also include extensive involvement in coordinating with Division Engineers in structures and pavements, as well as ports, railroads, and air freight operations.

The position will also serve as a resource and provide leadership to those in regions addressing freight operational needs.

This position is responsible for OSOW routing, working directly with Region Traffic & Operations staff, industry, and peers in neighboring states in the planning, coordination, and execution of over 20 types of permits to route OSOW loads safely and efficiently throughout Wisconsin.

This OSOW permit diversity has increased regularly driven by industry legislative petitions to provide commodity specific weight variances.

Under the general supervision of the Freight and OSOW Permit Supervisor, this position will work closely with industry, WisDOT Regional Engineers, WisDOT Permit staff, and other states as a principal management analysis resource for a range of complex and often politically sensitive freight operations issues.

These issues include coordinating the safe travel of OSOW loads, including creating and tracking key industry shipping schedules by interpreting and analyzing Trans Rules, Wisconsin State Statutes, Federal guidelines and rules, and the Traffic Guidelines’ Manual (TGM).

A primary responsibility is ensuring the effective transport of shipments of wind towers annually. This position works closely with Regional Engineers, The UW Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory and the State Freight Engineer to administer the critical Lane Closure System (LCS).

Salary InformationThis position is in schedule-range 06-15. The starting pay for this position is

$26.75 per hour ($55,640 annually), plus excellent benefits . A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job DetailsWisDOT 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

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.

QualificationsA minimally qualified applicant for this position

MUST

have experience with all the following : Using computer programs.Providing guidance and / or assistance to internal and / or external customers or business partners.

Interpreting and / or applying local, city, state, or federal laws and / or policies.How To ApplyApply 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.

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.

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Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is Monday, March 25th at 11 : 59pm.

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Last updated : 2024-04-07

Salary : $55,640