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 is located in the Department of Administration, Division of Facilities & Transportation Services and will be headquartered at 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
The Bureau of Enterprise Fleet Director leads all enterprise state fleet activities including development and implementation of state fleet policies impacting all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System. This position oversees management of Central Fleet, including the pool vehicle operation, the leased vehicle program operation. This position also oversees management of the operations at Wisconsin Air Services and Mail Transportation Services.
In addition, this position oversees the management of the operations at the State Records Center, and serves as the Executive Secretary of the Public Records Board and plays a major role in the development of records retention and disposition policies for all state agencies, the University of Wisconsin System, and local governments. This position is headquartered at the Administration Building and oversees operations at four satellite locations in Madison; therefore, a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one's own transportation is required.
For a complete list of duties, see the position description.
Salary Information
Starting salary for the Administrative Manager (81-01) will be between $100,880 and $127,046.40 annually. Salary will be determined by applicant qualifications. This is a career executive position and may serve a 24-month trial period. 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
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience in all of the following:
- Policy development and implementation (e.g. implementing program policies, rules, regulations, or similar)
- Managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, acting as point of contact, business liaison, or similar
- Management & Supervision including providing direction, evaluating performance, supporting employee development and addressing personnel matters (e.g. managing supervisory, lead worker staff, or similar)
In addition to the above, more than qualified applicants may have experience with:
- Developing and managing strategic plans, budgets, rates, assessments, financial resources for complex programs and services (e.g. developing a budget, reviewing financial transactions, overseeing payments, or similar)
- Developing, implementing and overseeing records management policies
- Lead complex fleet, transportation, aviation, asset management, or other enterprise operational programs
- Interpret statutes, regulations, policies, or administrative requirements and apply them to develop and implement enterprise program policies, procedures and operational guidance.
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 .
Deadline to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
