IntroductionThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting for a Contracts Specialist Senior to join the Northwest Team! This full time Permanent position can be headquartered out of Eau Claire, Superior or Spooner. WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- 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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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work. Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too. We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities. Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position SummaryUnder the close, and progressing to limited, supervision of a Transportation Specialist Supervisor for the Region, this position will assist NWR TSS lead workers with administrating and processing the required documents and related correspondence for Administrative, Survey, Plat, Utility, Environmental, and Materials contracts for the NW Transportation Region. This position is responsible for ensuring that all technical services contracting is properly documented, controlled, and executed so that audit requirements will be met. At this level, the employee must regularly exercise independent judgement when making decisions with minimal review of work. This position must have the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet the Region's needs in the delivery of the Northwest Region design and construction program. To review the full position descriptions of the positions listed above, please emailSonam Lhanze at
[email protected] Salary InformationThis position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $49,920 - $64,480, 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 DetailsMust have the ability to travel independently with occasional overnight stay. WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer. 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. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the offices listed above at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
QualificationsQualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
- Experience or training reviewing and/or managing contracts (may include reading contracts, applying contract provisions, ensuring conformance to contract requirements, auditing for compliance, updating contractual terms, developing policy and procedures.)
- Experience or training performing financial related duties and/or analyzing financial data (may include invoicing, purchasing, accounting, finance, financial data collection, creating financial reports, accounts reconciliation, accounts payable, budgeting)
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel (e.g. editing/formatting documents, data entry, creating spreadsheets, or comparable tasks)
How To ApplyApply 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. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies. 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. 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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at 608-###-#### or
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Deadline to ApplyApplications are due on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 by 11:59pm CST.
