Track Services Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director of Event Services of Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP), the Track Services Manager for the Milwaukee Mile is responsible for managing safety and operational aspects of track events. This role demands strategic leadership, operational proficiency, and comprehensive knowledge of race operations and emergency services. The work schedule will vary, including days, nights, and weekends, based on event bookings and facility needs.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
This position is an unclassified single Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.

COMPENSATION:
The starting wage for this role will be $25-$27 per hour, based on qualifications.

WHO CAN APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Safety Management:

• Direct and manage all safety operations, including hiring, training, and supervising the safety team, and medical personnel
• Develop and implement a comprehensive safety training program in line with current standards set by racing sanctioning bodies
• Work with third-party medical and safety teams for onsite placement, communications and expectations

Operational Oversight:

• Develop, maintain, and update documentation for track operations
• Create and oversee the safety team schedule to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations
• Manage the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of fire extinguishers and safety equipment to guarantee event readiness
• Track and maintain safety equipment inventory
• Ensure adherence to State of Wisconsin procurement policies
• Supervise and assist with physical setup, management, and maintenance of track assets

Communication and Coordination:

• Deliver clear and concise written and verbal briefings to safety staff, including both WSFP staff and third-party medical and safety team staff, ensuring all information is shared for safe operations of every race event
• Work with the Event Manager to ensure proper staffing and procedures for all third-party safety and medical teams
• Supervise the observer team and coordinate with the Observer Coordinator to ensure proper staffing and effective information flow

Race Control and Compliance:

• Work in coordination with the series Race Controller for each event to ensure safe and efficient race operations
• Serve as the Chief Steward, ensuring that all activities on the track comply with safety and regulatory requirements
• Document and maintain regular communication with management about race incidents and operational issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years in a leadership position, preferably in emergency services such as firefighting, EMS, or dispatch
• Experience in security or law enforcement is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of race operations, including race control, pace car procedures, stewarding, flagging and communication systems, timing and scoring, and emergency response protocols
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet State of Wisconsin requirements for driving fleet vehicles

SPECIAL NOTES:
Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This employee will require regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and hand use. The role involves exposure to outdoor conditions, loud noises, and fast-moving objects.

TO APPLY :
Please submit your resume and cover letter by following the applicable instructions online. Application materials must be received by Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue, hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, WI Products Pavilion, and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.

Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live, and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working, and playing. Visit discovermilwaukee.com for more information.

All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency:, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer