Regional Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Regional Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! Job ID20795 Location Rhinelander;Wisconsin Rapids Agency Transportation Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Classification Code26763 Classification TitleCivil Engineer-Transpr-Adv Introduction Bring your traffic engineering expertise to help guide complex traffic analysis and shape the future of Wisconsin's roadway improvement projects! Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting to fill a Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced position within the North Central Region. This full-time permanent position will be headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the DTSD North Central office buildings at least 2 days per week. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. 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 Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! 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. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work. 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. Position Summary The Regional Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) will perform the most complex traffic engineering functions for the entire North Central Region. This position will provide engineering direction and guidance to engineering technicians, engineering specialists and other civil engineers. The position will perform engineering analysis for "high profile" projects and will require frequent high-level contacts with project personnel, contractors, local officials and the public. The position is responsible for communicating complex traffic principles/decisions and will perform highly complex engineering reviews. This position requires expert traffic engineering knowledge, including traffic management and safety strategies. This position functions as a work zone traffic control expert for the North Central Region. Primary and critical duties focus on providing highly technical guidance and acceptance in all stages of development of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all projects and associated work zone traffic control management. This position coordinates and approves the Lane Closure System (LCS) entries for the North Central Region. Primary and critical duties focus on providing leadership, guidance and direction in all stages of development and approval of lane closures for all projects and work activities within the region. To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $92,768-$112,237, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. 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. Job Details Travel Requirements This position requires the ability to independently travel throughout the North Central Region as well as occasional statewide travel. 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 20 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 Statewide Incident Notification Team on an as needed basis. 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

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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 Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application: A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state