Job Location : Waukesha,WI, USA
Position Summary
These positions work within the Systems Planning unit of the Southeast Region. The positions participate in the scoping and review of improvement projects representing the planning perspective of access management and traffic engineering principles and standards. These positions also provide technical input and support to project managers and design engineers in the project development section. Both positions need to have an understanding of statutes, rules, regulations, administrative codes and standards required in the program area.
The positions are also involved in tasks relating to the development and management of the state highway system, such as access control projects (SS 84.25) and corridor preservation projects (SS 84.295); functional and jurisdictional studies and reviewing land developments and private property access inquiries that impact the highway system.
Additional responsibilities of one of the positions includes review of subdivision plats in accordance with Chapter Trans 233 to insure implementation of access management principles, and evaluation of proposed public road discontinuations. This requires, on a regular basis, reading and math comprehension and technical writing skills; working with various local officials, developers and engineering consultants; and reviewing site plans, subdivision and right of way plats.
Salary Information
These positions are in schedule-range 14-14 with an annual salary of $60,320-$72,800, 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
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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. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:
* Experience or training reviewing transportation or land development related planning documents
* Experience, training or coursework in engineering principles and practices as applied to planning, design and construction
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Deadline to Apply
Applications will be reviewed as received until positions are filled.