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Introduction
Are you interested in making a positive impact on Wisconsin's infrastructure by acting as the primary engineer for the statewide structure inspection program of specialist bridges?
The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill a Specialty Bridge Inspection Program Manager (Structural Engineer Transportation Advanced) vacancyin the Bureau of Structures!
This full-time position can be headquartered in the following locations:

• Central Office (Madison)
• Northwest Region (Superior or Eau Claire)
• North Central Region (Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander)
• Northeast Region (Green Bay)
• Southwest Region (La Crosse)
• Southeast Region (Waukesha)

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the DTSD office buildings listed above at least two 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
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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.
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Position Summary
This position is the primary engineer for the statewide structure inspection program of specialty bridges which require a hands-on/arms-reach inspections that includes bridges with nonredundant steel tension members (NSTM), structurally redundant members (SRM), internally redundant members (IRM), and complex features. The engineering responsibilities of this position involve providing expertise and technical consultation for inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of specialty bridges to other engineers and technicians in the Bureau of Structures, regional personnel, engineering consultants, and local bridge owners/engineers and consultants acting on their behalf. The engineering responsibilities require continual high-level contacts with public and private officials and engineers/engineering consultants on complex engineering issues. This position functions under general supervision, makes independent decisions, and performs work in response to needs with little or no review of the work by the supervisor.
This position communicates with other Bureau of Structures (BOS) sections (Development, Design, Maintenance), other WisDOT personnel, other State DOT offices, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), county/local municipality personnel, engineering consulting firms, industry groups, and other external agencies. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizations skills.
To view the full position description, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
The Advanced level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $101,296 - $114,483, 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 frequently travel on an independent basis to project sites statewide.

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 40 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.

Bridge Inspector Requirements

• Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual.
• Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) bridge inspection training/endorsement.
• Ability to frequently travel on an independent basis, such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry objects, such as tools or materials.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to work in high volume traffic conditions.
• Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.
• Bridge inspection requires a level of physical agility and strength, plus the ability to work at heights up to several hundred feet above ground level safely. Access to inspection areas is gained by entering small access hatches and climbing or descending ladders and also requires crawling on beams and piers. Safety equipment including harnesses may be required. Some inspections require entering and riding in a special bucket suspended underneath the structure from a hydraulic boom on special bridge inspection machines known as a "Snooper" and "Reach-All".

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 STEM-OPT 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
To be eligible, candidates must have:

• A valid Professional Engineering (PE) registration and the ability to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application only requires you to submit a resume. Within your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. A letter of qualifications is not required nor will be accepted. Your application materials are very important part of your application and is used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in your resume, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-7946.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is Monday, July 20th at 11:59PM CST.