Introduction
Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.
This position career executive position is located in the Division of Facilities & Transportation Services and will be headquartered at the Administration Building: 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703.
As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are
Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
Position Summary
This position serves as the manager of the Space and Project Management Section. This position reviews and approves facility interior designs for all state agencies residing in DOA facilities, develops and recommends standards to be applied to all state agencies, and directs the development of facilities design within DOA and/or manages the contracts of interior designs developed by Architect/Engineer/Interior Design consultants.
This management position completes technical office space analysis for statewide office occupancy levels for over 4 million square feet of office space and works with the Lease Administration Section of the Bureau of Real Estate Management in the billing of agencies for occupancy in DOA owned facilities. The individual in this position and their staff develop specific interior office designs and office layouts; provide project management services for construction projects managed by this Division; maintains a sophisticated computer aided design (CAD) drawing inventory, space management database and oversees the construction of facility design projects in DOA owned office buildings.
This position acts as liaison with statewide facility designers, department heads, deputy secretaries and agency space managers in providing consultation and assisting agency representatives with internal space arrangement and planning activities related to office space design, space utilization, space layout and related costs. This position also periodically provides the required guidance and training for a limited term and/or intern position. This position is involved in management and administration of the State space design standards governing workstation and office size allocation. As a technical professional, this position develops complex and technical space design procedures, concepts and standards.
For a complete list of duties, see the position description .
Salary Information
Starting salary for the Administrative Program Management Supervisor (81-02) will be between $96,720 - $113,319. Salary will be determined by applicant qualifications. A two-year trial period may be required. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- 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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Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection.
DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience in the following :
- Project management, including experience overseeing multiple ongoing projects (e.g. budget management, development of design plans, coordination of team, contractors, and consultants, implementation, etc.)
- Utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software in the completion of interior designs
Well-qualified applicants will have experience in the following :
- State procurement processes and interior design standards
- Supervision of staff (e.g. coaching, mentoring, assigning work, providing performance evaluations, hiring decisions, etc.)
How To Apply
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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
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 is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.
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 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2131.
Deadline to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
