Position SummaryThis position is the sole coordinator of the Region's access land use program. This work involves the complex and detailed understanding, interpretation, application, and enforcement of Departmental rules, local codes and ordinances, and a variety of State statutes and Administrative rules. All work must be independently researched, interpreted, organized, and completed within statutory and time frames and in general accordance with policies, previous training, and accepted practices by the Department.
This position is supplemental to the access coordinators acting as sole coordinator on inquiries and requests related to existing right of way and access, and will lead the work of the Access Management Coordinators in responding to such requests. Direct contact with high level public offices, local, county and regional government program managers, private developers, consulting engineers, professional surveyors, and individual members of the public is frequent.
This position will make independent recommendations after completing complex historical research. Major decisions will include limited supervisory review and guidance, and coordination with the Region Access Engineer and Right of Way Plat Coordinator. This includes the review and field inspection of complex land records and review of subdivision plats for access additions or modifications on the State Highway System. This position also provides guidance to other staff in the preparation, filing, and management of the access control records, as well as providing high level expertise in the area of access controls.
To review the full position description, please email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov
Salary InformationThis position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an
annual salary of $68,640-$93,600, 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 DetailsOccasional travel may be required to attend meetings with local municipalities, regional division staff, as well as other department and agency staff.
QualificationsQualified applicants will have experience with all of the following: - Reading and interpreting property legal descriptions, certified survey maps, and/or plats.
- Engineering principles as they pertain to highway safety and/or access management.
- Experience may include land use reviews such as subdivisions, annexation, or new developments; performing traffic counts; analyzing data related to access on state or local roadways; and/or interpreting transportation plans and specifications .
- Providing technical guidance on surveying and plat concepts, standards, or processes to internal and external partners.
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Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, November 12th, 2026.
