Position Summary This position functions as part of the Project Development Section (PDS) cross-functional team in the North Central Region. The position performs complex professional work in the design phase of highway improvement projects. This position serves as the sole coordinator for assigned projects and requires advanced knowledge of highway design and construction principles and methods and the associated automation, surveying, and testing. This position serves as the Consultant Project Coordinator on multiple small to complex size projects, and may also assist project managers on majorly complex projects. Assignments involve high levels of public involvement, policy, standards, procedure development, program evaluation, budget, and program administration. Work assignments are broad in scope and require independent judgment in decision-making resulting in a high consequence of error.
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 This position requires the ability to travel independently throughout region to meet project needs as well as statewide to attend statewide meetings and required training.
In this position, fieldwork is required. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions, and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 70 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.
Qualifications Qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following: - Experience managing multiple project schedules to ensure timely project completion.
- Activities may include tracking project progress, establishing work/project schedules for staff, attending production or critical project meetings, identifying and addressing problems to keep projects on schedule, performing field inspections, and attending meetings to monitor progress of construction activities.
- Reading and interpreting design or construction plans and/or contract documents
- Activities may include overseeing consultant contracts or reading/interpreting construction plans and specifications on transportation projects.
- Engineering principles utilized in highway design and construction
- Activities may include writing/reviewing environmental documents, writing/reviewing traffic management plans, writing/reviewing design study reports, or developing/reviewing project Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) documents.
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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 Thursday, October 15th, 2026.
