Introduction Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
This career executive level position is in the Division of Facilities & Transportation Services, Bureau of Building Management and will be headquartered at 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.
Position Summary This Assistant Bureau Director will oversee and direct the Building Project Management and Building Controls section for the Division of Facilities & Transportation Services and its staff. The team is comprised of Project Managers, Information Systems Business- Specialists and Senior, and contract services/ LTEs.
This position develops, reviews, approves, and implements enterprise facilities management construction projects for all DOA Owned facilities statewide; serves as the program manager for the annual maintenance project program and the biennial capital budget program and functions as a project manager for delegated projects.
Oversight of the maintenance project program includes responsibilities for the development, implementation and management of maintenance projects that are necessary to maintain the 4 million square feet in 30 state-owned buildings. This includes documentation of existing building conditions; identification of maintenance needs to keep the facilities operating at appropriate tenant conditions with a focus on energy conservation. Upon budget approval of the projects, this position assists in the implementation and completion of the approved projects which will include performing project management functions.
Additionally, the person in this role will be responsible for the capital budget program for the division which includes development, necessary project budgeting, project submittal and implementation of the capital budget projects for the buildings and power plants managed by the Bureau.
To learn more about the job duties of this role, please review the complete position description .
Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary between $93,600 and $107,848. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- 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
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Job Details Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection.
DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.
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. Team members supervised by this position are required to work on-site. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications Qualified applicants will have experience in the following :
- Budget management and project estimating (e.g. developing a detailed construction budget , reviewing financial transactions, overseeing payments, or similar)
- Leading a team and/or supervising employees (e.g., hiring, directing the work of other employees, providing performance goals and standards, scheduling, training, counseling employees, etc.)
- Identifying, developing, and managing projects (e.g. construction, remodeling, technical, maintenance, capital improvement, etc.)
In addition, well qualified applicants will have training or experience in the following :
- Policy development and implementation (e.g. implementing program policies, rules, regulations, or similar)
- Collaborating with space designers, trades, and managers of large, complex or multiple facilities
- Project development involving computer programs and applications used for automated building control systems (e.g. Johnson Control Metasys, Tridium\Niagara, Distech, Allen Bradley, Carrier CCN i-VU, or similar)
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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
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.
Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at
[email protected] or (608) 266-2131.
Deadline to Apply Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
