State of Wisconsin

Access Management Coordinator

State of Wisconsin$68K — $93K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions, zoning, statutes, transportation plans, or plats.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor project or program activities.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate access management activities on the State Trunk Highway System.
  • Organize and complete assignments within established time frames and policies.
  • Develop and maintain access controls for controlled access projects and access requests.
  • Work collaboratively with NCR Planning staff on access management duties.
  • Complete multiple assignments simultaneously across assigned geographical areas.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 12-month probationary period required
  • Opportunity for occasional travel for field reviews and meetings
  • Engagement with local municipalities and various stakeholders
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This position serves as the North Central Region (NCR) access management coordinator, providing expertise in the application, maintenance, and implementation of access control measures on the State Trunk Highway System. This position organizes and completes duties within established time frames and in general accordance with policies, previous training, and accepted practices of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

This position has direct regular contact with officials from local units of government, other agency's staff, land surveyors, and private developers and their consultants. Under the general supervision of the NCR Planning Supervisor and guidance of a Region Access Engineer, this position applies technical knowledge and good judgment in work assignments.

This position works closely with other NCR Planning staff to complete access management duties and will be required to complete multiple assignments simultaneously. Work assignments will be split between the two Access Management Coordinator positions by assigned geographical areas, with each position being assigned several work duties simultaneously. This position develops and maintains access controls on the State Trunk Highway System with respect to controlled access projects, access requests and subdivision plat submittals, and the Improvement Program.



Salary Information

This 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 Details

Occasional travel may be required to complete field reviews, attend meetings with local municipalities to discuss/present access and corridor studies, and attend meetings with regional, division, department, and agency staff.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
  • Reading and interpreting legal descriptions, zoning, statues, transportation plans and/or plats.
  • Developing, implementing, coordinating, and/or monitoring project or program related activities.
    • Experience may include documenting project issues; enforcing contract specifications; managing project files; administering construction contracts; and planning, scheduling, and managing project workload.
  • Communicating technical information to varied customers or groups.
    • Customers/groups may include management, employees, public officials, vendors, contractors, other personnel, etc.

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.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

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.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at [email protected] or (608)266-8665.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, September 17th, 2026.

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