Utility Coordinator (Transportation Specialist Senior)

Introduction

Do you have an interest in performing utility coordination for transportation improvement projects? Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation today to make an impact on Wisconsin’s infrastructure! 

The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeing an interested and qualified individual to fill a Utility Coordinator (Transportation Specialist Senior) vacancy in the North Central Region!

This full-time position will be headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander, WI.

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 $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 the 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 clicking here.

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 position functions within the North Central Region (NCR) Technical Services Section (TSS) on the Utility team, performing various duties related to utility coordination on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position performs as a member of a team or individually and performs engineering duties in the functional areas of design and/or construction. This position is responsible for the utility coordination in the development of highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process and pertinent rules and regulations. This position works closely with Project Development Section (PDS) project managers to resolve issues and concerns. This position is also responsible for multiple program issues relating to utilities coordination, performance monitoring and reporting, and construction program support. The position is responsible for review, authorization, and issuance of large/major utility maintenance and relocations involving utility modifications, and miscellaneous work within the highway rights-of-way of NCR. This position coordinates maintenance work with other regional units, utilities, municipalities, and other partners to ensure their familiarity with compliance of construction and traffic control

This position must develop and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with utility companies, local officials, department staff, consultants, and contractors. The essential functions of this position require possessing and using engineering skills in preparing and reviewing construction plans and specifications, as well as knowledge of construction method and utility practices.

To view the full position description, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov.

Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 14-14 with an annual salary of $63,170 – $72,800, 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.

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

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience with the following:

• Experience reading and interpreting highway plans and/or right-of-way plats.
  • Activities may include interpreting roadway profiles, cross sections, property boundaries, technical documents, etc.
• Experience working concurrently on multiple assignments in various stages of completion.

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, view the announcement on WiscJobs. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, view the announcement on WiscJobs. 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, May 19th at 11:59pm CST.