Statewide Local Program Manager

Introduction

Bring your Program Management skills to the Division of Transportation Investment Management as a Statewide Local Program Manager (Program and Policy Analyst Advanced)! This highly dynamic position directly impacts local government in solving real world transportation issues.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

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 $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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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.  to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

The Statewide Local Program Manager position administers WisDOT’s local federal improvement programs (totaling over $100 million annually) and provides ongoing, complex program and policy development, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation. Managed programs include the Surface Transportation Program (STP), Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program, and Local Small Structures Improvement Program (LSSIP). As the department’s recognized expert for these statewide programs and their issues, the incumbent develops and critiques large-scale policy modifications and concepts for division and department management, serving as a primary advisor on these issues.

The position is responsible for monitoring the financial impact of these programs on the department in consultation with the Bureau of State Highway Programs (BSHP). The position routinely functions as a liaison with legislators, government officials, interest groups, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, other program managers, and region or central office staff in matters pertaining to these programs.

These positions are in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $68,640-$96,907, 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.

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