Utility Specialist - Transportation Specialist Advanced

Introduction:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting a Utility Specialist (Transportation Specialist Advanced) for its Southwest Team. This full‑time permanent position can be headquartered out of Madison or LaCrosse, WI. The role includes a hybrid work schedule with at least two days per week in a WF office and telework from within Wisconsin.

• Substantial paid leave including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Affordable health, vision, and dental benefits: health plan options start at $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment.
• Casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options.
• Exceptional pension plan with employer match, lifetime retirement payment, and optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• Free confidential employee assistance program with tools, resources, and professional consultation for employee and immediate family dependents.

This position serves as the Utility Specialist for Major Projects in the Southwest Region Technical Services Section, performing liaison and coordination activities performed by utility engineers. The role includes scheduling and tracking workload for all designated Interstate project activities, engaging in utility conflict resolution, and monitoring submission of utility documents to central office.

Work requires knowledge and understanding of project plan development, tracking systems (Transportation Utility Management Systems (TUMS), program controls with Milestone Reports, Full Production, and Critical Project and PS&E Trak).

Schedule‑range (14‑13) with an annual salary of $68,640 – $91,520, plus benefits. Twelve‑month probationary period. Pay for current state employees will follow the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

• This state agency does not sponsor work visas and is not enrolled in USCIS E‑Verify.
• Appointments contingent on proof of valid U.S. work status.
• Background check may include FBI fingerprinting.

• Experience managing multiple project schedules, tracking progress, developing work schedules, participating in production and critical project meetings, identifying and resolving schedule issues, conducting field inspections, and overseeing construction activities.
• Experience in transportation‑related projects, including contractor oversight during construction, utility coordination, design and construction processes, and interpreting plats for transportation or utility‑based initiatives.

EEO Statement:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans with 30% or greater service‑connected disability may apply under the Veterans Non‑Competitive Appointment program.