Position Summary This position is responsible for producing consultant and in-house major complex corridor studies utilizing sound planning and engineering practices. These studies develop environmentally acceptable transportation alternatives that address the concerns of the general public and elected officials. Products of these studies include location study reports and final environmental impact statements that result in enumeration of transportation projects in the state budget. Extensive cooperation with local units of government and other state agencies is required in these duties. As a coordinator and manager of consultant projects, this position negotiates contracts, reviews consultant documents and plans, assists consultants with questions regarding the corridor studies, and coordinates between consultants and other DOT sections. This position is responsible for ensuring that projects stay within budget and are completed on schedule. This position must also ensure contracts are within limits of applicable laws and policies. The position will have extensive authority to deal with the private sector, local officials and Federal Highway Administration officials in regard to highly sensitive and complex issues and concerns. In addition to conducting corridor studies, this position is responsible for implementing corridor preservation studies. This position will serve as project manager in the development of 84.295 Corridor Preservation Plans and 84.25 Access Control Plans. A broad combination of engineering knowledge, access control strategies and transportation planning is required to develop these plans. Salary Information This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064 - $108,950, 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 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 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 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 Shannon Maretti at 920-492-5635 or shannon.maretti@dot.wi.gov . 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 Sunday October 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm.