Position Summary

This supervisor position is responsible for the oversight of the Regional Structures Inspection and Maintenance Unit B in the Structures Maintenance Section of the Bureau of Structures (BOS). This position operates independently and reports to the Chief of Structures Maintenance working with minimal supervision. This position is responsible for general oversight of the inspection and maintenance program for the structures in the jurisdiction of the Madison, La Crosse, and Waukesha offices. This position will communicate with partners outside of BOS, including those within other Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) bureaus and regions, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), county personnel, and engineering consulting firms regarding civil and structural engineering programs, policies, and procedures. This position also coordinates with the other BOS Maintenance Section supervisors to promote consistent process and procedure across the state.

This position requires a background in structures, including an understanding of design and construction concepts, general knowledge regarding structure repair and maintenance, and an understanding of structure inspection. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are required. As the supervisor of a unit, the ability to effectively prioritize and assign work is important, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and initiatives that will be active concurrently within the unit. This position also has a role in policy discussions and decisions, and thus requires the ability to effectively develop written policy documents and communicate them to the appropriate parties. These policies may be published in the WisDOT Bridge Manual, Structures Inspection Manual, or other resources.

To review the full position description, please email Allie Strullmyer at [email protected]

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 81-30 with an annual salary of $115,690 - $122,034, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.

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

Special Requirements

• This position requires WisDOT Certified Inspection Team Leader and Inspection Program Manager credentials, or ability to obtain both within 6 months of hire.
• This position requires the ability to frequently travel statewide with some overnight stays at remote locations.

Standby Requirement:

• This position is required to serve in a rotating formal standby status as a member of the BOS Technical Expert Response team responding to emergency situations involving structures (i.e., flood events, bridge damage, etc.).

Bridge Inspector Special Requirements

• Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual.
• Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) bridge inspection training/endorsement.
• Ability to frequently travel on an independent basis, such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry objects, such as tools or materials.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to work in high volume traffic conditions.
• Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.
• Bridge inspection requires a level of physical agility and strength, plus the ability to work at heights up to several hundred feet above ground level safely. Access to inspection areas is gained by entering small access hatches and climbing or descending ladders and also requires crawling on beams and piers. Safety equipment including harnesses and special self-contained breathing equipment may be required. Some inspections require entering and riding in a special bucket suspended underneath the structure from a hydraulic boom on special bridge inspection machines known as a "Snooper" and "Reach-All".

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement - A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.

In addition to the above, qualified applicants will also have experience with all the following:

• Experience in bridge structure analysis/design OR bridge structure construction OR structure inspection
• Experience in transportation project management
  • Experience may include:
    • Overseeing safety inspections of complex highway structures or numerous highway structures involving numerous staff and other resources
    • Overseeing transportation projects in design/construction, providing fieldwork guidance, and/or providing technical consultation
    • Oversight and involvement with QA/QC policy and procedures
    • Managing project or program tracking/reporting
    • Developing and tracking project budgets

How To Apply

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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.

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.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 7th at 11:59PM.