DOT Technical Services Section Chief - Career Executive

DOT Technical Services Section Chief - Career Executive Job ID20907 Location Green Bay;Madison;Superior;Eau Claire;La Crosse;Rhinelander;Waukesha;Wisconsin Rapids Agency Transportation Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Classification Code24040 Classification TitleDot Technical Services Chief Introduction Take your career to the next level! The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Technical Services Section Chief for the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD). This position is responsible for management of the Environmental Process and Documentation Section within the Bureau of Technical Services assisting the Bureau Director in the administration and management of the Bureau This full time Career Executive position can be headquartered out of - Madison - Hill Farms, Eau Claire, Superior, Waukesha, Green Bay, La Crosse, Wisconsin Rapids, Rhinelander. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the one of the offices listed above at least 3 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. 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 Environmental Process and Documentation Chief performs highly responsible administrative and managerial work involving the development, implementation and evaluation of important programs, policies, budget initiatives and organizational changes affecting the Department's transportation engineering programs. This position is responsible for coordinating activities and communicating effectively with numerous and diverse constituencies, including the legislature, the public, local units of government, contractors and industry representatives, the media, other state agencies, federal regulatory agencies, other WisDOT managers and FHWA. These program interrelationships are extremely diverse and complex. The effective management of these relationships requires a thorough understanding of technical environmental issues, environmental regulations, historical and cultural resource policies and communications strategies. To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary of $101,920 - $122,221, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. Job Details 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 applicants will have experience with all the following: Experience or training in a program area which includes at least one of the following: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process, Cultural Resources, Environmental Policy. Experience collaborating with a diverse group of internal and external partners Experience leading a team of professional staff in formal or informal capacity. (Activities may include coaching, mentoring, reviewing/analyzing workloads, directing work, assessing employee performance, motivating staff/team.) Experience prioritizing and coordinating multiple work assignments concurrently. In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following: Experience managing multiple transportation program areas including two or more of the following: National Environmental Policy Act NEPA) Process, Cultural Resources, Environmental Policy. Experience supervising or managing a team of professional staff. (Activities may include performing staff/team development, setting goals/priorities, onboarding/training, performance reviews, discipline, conflict resolution, etc.) Experience evaluating program or project performance measures and making recommendations to leadership to implement strategic initiatives or process improvements