Operations Program Associate Jobs in Madison, WI

Introduction
Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of State Patrol as a Transportation Safety Program Associate (Office Operations Associate) and provide administrative and program support to many transportation safety programs.
This position is part-time and is expected to work 5 hours per day, 4 days per week (20 hours per week). The specific work schedule will be determined by the selected candidate's availability and business need.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building at 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI at least 2 days per week after completing required training. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This 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. Please note that leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
• 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.
Note: Occasional statewide travel may be required to attend trainings.
Position Summary
This position provides administrative and program support for the Division of State Patrol's Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services (BOTS), including the Motorcycle Safety Program and other transportation safety programs within BOTS. The position is responsible for maintaining program documentation, certification records, and student information as well as database maintenance. Additionally, this position supports event coordination and other operational activities.
Those with strong organization, prioritization, and customer service skills are encouraged to apply!
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (02-10) with a starting hourly rate of $23.16, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary 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 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
Qualified applicants must meet all the following:

• Experience organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Experience interacting with a diverse group of business partners including external and internal parties. (Business partners may include a division, a bureau, a partner agency, the public, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office or similar products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

In addition to all the above, well-qualified applicants must meet one or more of the following:

• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with internal and external business partners.
• Experience designing, implementing, revising, and/or supporting computerized databases.
• Experience supporting a transportation training program. Transportation training programs may include teaching driving, equipment operation, safety skills, etc.

How To Apply
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This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, 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 or letters of qualifications 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 Marley Hellenbrand at 608-267-3269 or Marley.Hellenbrand@dot.wi.gov.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm CDT on Sunday, September 13th.