Contracts Specialist Entry or Senior

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Are you interested in administering consultant contracts and performing other consultant related activities in a transportation setting? Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation today to develop or further your skills and make an impact on Wisconsin's infrastructure! The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is looking for an interested and qualified individual to fill a Contracts Specialist Entry or Senior vacancy in the Northeast Region!

This full‑time position will be headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at the DTSD office building in Green Bay, WI at least 2 days per week, additional days for training will be required. 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.

• 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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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This position is responsible for assisting with or administering consultant activities for the Northeast Region (NER) Technical Services Section (TSS) and/or providing support for administering the consultant activities for State and Local projects in the NER Project Development Section (PDS). This position assists the supervisors and project managers in the development of consultant contracts; monitors progress; and administers consultant contracts. This position also assists with monitoring progress of consultant contracts;

managing the CARS invoice and evaluation process; administering contracts; managing and coordinating budgetary considerations; and database management.

At the entry level, the employee must occasionally exercise independent judgement when making decisions with review of work by supervisor or more experienced contracts staff. At the senior level, the employee must exercise independent judgement when making decisions with minimal review of work. Due to the diverse responsibility and the complexity of contracts, this position must utilize a certain degree of initiative and discretion in problem solving, managing multiple priorities, and respond/communicate to the demands of many internal and external customers.

To view the full position descriptions, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer ullmyer.gov.

• Entry level:
  Schedule range (07-05) with an annual salary of $45,760 - $58,094 plus excellent benefits.
• Senior level:
  Schedule range (07-04) with an annual salary of $52,000 - $66,560 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.

• 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 positions filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

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