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State of Wisconsin · 3 months ago

Local Program Manager - Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$93K/yr - $112K/yr

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced as the Local Program Manager in the Planning Section. This role involves managing and overseeing state and federally funded local projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical assistance to optimize the use of Department resources.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position performs complex, independent, and innovative technical functions of a professional engineering nature along with responsible for administrative and financial management functions in the development, financial accounting, and monitoring of Region Improvement programs

The incumbent has primary responsibility for solicitation, engineering review, and financial oversight of state and federally funded local projects in the following programs:

• Surface Transportation Program-Urban (STP-U)

• Surface Transportation Program-Rural (STP-R)

• Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L)

• Local Bridge Program

• Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ)

• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

• Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

• Transportation Economic Assistance Program (TEA)

• Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

Other Activities Include

• Preparation of special studies and reports related to Region financial management and alternative transportation modes

• Assisting the Region Program, Scheduling & Financial Supervisor in the development and implementation of Region objectives by reviewing and recommending proposed policy and procedures of broad scope

• Interpreting and enforcing applicable Federal Regulations, Statutes, Administrative Rules, and established policies and procedures

• Providing financial, engineering, and technical assistance and recommendations to assure optimum utilization of Department resources

• Maintaining and improving professional engineering skills and knowledge

• Develop and revise project agreements

Qualification

Professional Engineering registrationFinancial managementTechnical assistanceProject managementCommunication skills

Required

A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

Benefits

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

Flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.