Program and Policy Analyst - Limited Term Employee

Do you have experience with program support? Are you interested in program and policy management, coordination, and analysis? Consider joining the Bureau of Structures Maintenance Section to participate in Program and Policy Analyst duties, including these and more!

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill a Program and Policy Analyst LTE position in the Bureau of Structures.

This limited-term position is headquartered in Madison or La Crosse, Wisconsin.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we provide:

• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• 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

LTE positions assist in the development of your skills and experience and offer growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role! 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.

This position provides professional level assistance to the Maintenance Section in the Bureau of Structures (BOS). This position will assist with program management, analysis, and support, as well as budget review, documentation creation, and communication with partners. Specifically, this position will provide program support and assist with the management, coordination, and analysis of the Local Small Structures program, including identifying, evaluating, and implementing program responsibilities and improvements. This position will also assist with the management of certified bridge inspector records and consultant contracts, coordinate effort to review and update the BOS Maintenance Section policy and procedure manuals, and assist in the review and reorganization of the BOS Maintenance Section webpage.

This position is in schedule-range 07-04 with a salary of $20.65 per hour.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

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.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

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. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Applicants must have experience with all the following:

• Experience working independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working directly with varied groups, including internal and external partners.
• Experience with policy and/or program planning, review, and/or development.
  • Experience may include analyzing current policies, procedures, or statutes; authoring technical documents, explanatory memos, or administrative rules; recommending policy or program changes to management.
• Experience with collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and/or reporting data.
  • Experience may include compiling data; using database management software (Microsoft Office or similar); evaluating data for compliance; presenting data to partners.
• Experience with communicating program information to internal and/or external partners.
  • Partners may include coworkers, supervisors, industry leaders, the public, etc.

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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-7946. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 4th at 11:59pm CST.