Ancillary Structure Inspection Program Manager - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Position: Ancillary Structure Inspection Program Manager - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Position Summary

This position is the primary engineer responsible for the region ancillary structures inspection and maintenance program. The position is responsible for program management and oversight of the region's structures ancillary maintenance projects, ancillary structures inspection, and ancillary structures related consultant oversight.

The engineering responsibilities require continually high-level contacts with public and private officials and engineers/engineering consultants on highly sensitive and complex engineering reviews. This position functions under general supervision, makes independent decisions, and performs work in response to needs with little or no review of the work by the supervisor.

This position manages the Southwest Region's ancillary structures (short span (C) structures, sign bridges, monotube signal structures, high mast lighting, retaining walls, noise walls, and miscellaneous (M)) inspection program. In addition, it manages all ancillary structures maintenance activities and ancillary structures related consultant oversight in the region.

This position inspects state-owned bridges and ancillary structures per state and federal guidelines; assists with development of the six-year improvement program for ancillary structure needs; coordinates with other region structures staff to develop repair work priority needs, develop county work orders, and oversee repairs; and ensures all repairs are completed timely according to needs identified in the inspection reports and document work completed.

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

Salary Information

The Advanced level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $101,296 - $114,483, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A twelve month probationary period is required.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior permanent full-time state service in the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year. The $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.

This position is required to serve in standby status as a Region Incident Management Coordinator (RIMC). Standby pay is $3.00 per hour.

Job Details

Travel Requirements

* This position requires the ability to frequently travel on an independent basis to project sites statewide.

Fieldwork Requirement

* This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 40 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.

Standby Requirement

* This position is required to serve in standby status as a member of the Region's Incident Management Coordinator (RIMC) Team on an as scheduled basis.

Bridge Inspector Requirements

* Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual.

* Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) bridge inspection training/endorsement.

* Ability to frequently travel on an independent basis, such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day.

* Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.

* Ability to lift and carry objects, such as tools or materials.

* Ability to work outside of normal working hours.

* Ability to work in high volume traffic conditions.

* Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.

* Bridge inspection requires a level of physical agility and strength, plus the ability to work at heights up to several hundred feet above ground level safely. Access to inspection areas is gained by entering small access hatches and climbing or descending ladders and also requires crawling on beams and piers. Safety equipment including harnesses may be required. Some inspections require entering and riding in a special bucket suspended underneath the structure from a hydraulic boom on special bridge inspection machines known as a "Snooper" and "Reach-All".

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

To be eligible, candidates must have:

* A valid Professional Engineering (PE) registration and the ability to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.

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