Administrative Program Associate

Introduction

Looking to bring your administrative expertise to the transportation field? Join a dynamic workplace where collaboration thrives, flexibility is valued, and work-life balance is a priority. Be part of an engaging and inclusive environment that fosters professional growth while supporting unique programs, shaping strategic goals, and contributing to policy development. In this role, your contributions will not go unnoticed - you will play a key part in customer service, driving efficiency, fostering teamwork and innovation, and creating a positive work environment.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill an Operations Program Associate vacancy in the Southeast Region, headquartered in Waukesha, WI
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This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Waukesha State Office Building in Waukesha, WI up to 4 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.

• 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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail‑oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here.

It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

This position performs complex administrative operational program support functions. The position is an administrative subject matter expert in office operations and is responsible for evaluating workflows, recommending process improvements, and ensuring operational continuity across program areas. Independently tracks and maintains data related to administrative services, facilities, and equipment inventory to support efficiency and informed decision‑making. This position functions in a hybrid working environment, covering the in‑office responsibilities on a rotating schedule as the point of contact for all Southeast Region employees as well as a…