State of Wisconsin

Title and Registration Processing Section Chief - Career Executive

State of Wisconsin$91K — $113K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience managing and supervising diverse program areas.
  • Proven track record of establishing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
  • Experience working collaboratively with various business partners, both internal and external.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in enhancing operational efficiencies and productivity through process improvements.
  • Proficient in analyzing and applying Wisconsin motor vehicle laws and regulations.
  • Skilled in project management principles including organization and timeline development.
  • Experience managing staff across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Administer multiple license plate and registration programs effectively.
  • Collaborate with various internal divisions and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  • Advise senior administration on titling and registration issues.
  • Oversee the issuance of vehicle titles and registrations, ensuring high accuracy and timely processing.
  • Manage the collection of significant annual revenues efficiently.
  • Implement policies to support registration and titling processes across the state.
  • Facilitate communication and integration across various departments for cohesive operations.

Benefits

  • Excellent health insurance options.
  • Generous retirement plan contributions.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Support for veteran applicants through a special program.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

In this critical role, you will be responsible for administration of the Personalized and Specialized License Plate Programs, the Telephone Authorization System, Traffic Violation and Registration Program, Tribal registration/titling program, Intra-state trucking registration program, and issuance of Special Identification Cards and plates for Disabled parking. You will work closely with other sections, bureaus, divisions and external partners to provide revenues and registration/titling policies, products and services for the administration of their programs. You will act as an extension of the division to enhance teamwork, communication, consistency and program integration across the state and will advise the bureau director, division and department administration and legislative parties on all titling and registration program issues and activities.

The work performed affects a wide range of Division of Motor Vehicles activities and services such as the accurate and timely issuance of approximately one million certificates of title and associated registration annually, the renewal of registration of approximately three million vehicles annually, issuance of personalized and special plates and identification cards and plates for disabled persons, and the collection of $110 million annually. The work performed also affects the legislation, laws, procedures, administrative rules, and policies of the Division.



Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary of $91,520 - $113,318, plus excellent benefits. 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.

Job Details

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

Qualified applicants will have all the following:

  • Experience managing and supervising employees who perform a wide range of program areas.
  • Experience establishing and implementing policies, procedures, programs, or services.
  • Experience collaborating with a diverse group of business partners including external and internal parties. ( Business partners may include a division, bureau, partner agency, the public, etc.)

In addition to having all the above, well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

  • Experience overseeing improvements to products, processes, or performance that resulted in increased efficiencies, productivity or cost savings for the organization.
  • Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying motor vehicle laws and rules in Wisconsin.
  • Experience utilizing project management principles, such as effective organization, work plan and timeline development, and progress tracking, or similar.
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Experience managing staff at multiple locations.


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.

Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Becca Ott at [email protected]

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 Becca Ott at [email protected] or 608-266-7623.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CST on Monday, July 20, 2026.

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