Position Summary

This position serves as the South West Region (SWR) 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 SWR Planning Supervisor and guidance of a Region Access Engineer, this position applies technical knowledge and good judgment in work assignments.

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.
  • Experience may include work with legal descriptions, zoning, statues, and/or public or private improvement projects plan/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.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Sunday, September 27th, 2026.