Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Civil Engineer

Introduction

Great opportunity to work for the State of Wisconsin and make a difference!

WisDOT is recruiting to fill a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Utilization Civil Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation-Senior) position located in the Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC). The Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC) serves as WisDOT's regulatory arm that works specifically on the following areas to promote business opportunity, equity and Compliance.

This full time permanent position is headquartered out of the Hill Farms Office Building located on the west side of Madison!

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 vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• 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

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.

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.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Chief, this Civil Engineer Transportation position performs work alongside the DBE Program Engineer, performing basic civil engineering functions in the preliminary review and analysis of DBE firm utilization on federally funded projects. This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the utilization of DBE certified firms throughout each federally funded DOT contract. Engineering expertise is used to relay and explain engineering principles and WisDOT standards to stakeholders.

This position will coordinate with regional project staff to facilitate compliance with the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) monitoring (federally required) program and work with Equal Opportunity Specialist Staff and other stakeholders to ensure that the actions and measures of Good Faith Effort (GFE) are consistently applied and in compliance with the requirements of the DBE Regulations at 49 CFR Part 26.55 and 26.53. The incumbent conducts complex contract and policy analysis to develop performance measures, set priorities, and recommend strategies to assure compliance on WisDOT's $1 billion plus contracts in engineering, construction, and maintenance of highways, airports, and enhancement projects throughout the state.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $80,870 - $99,403 , 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

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.

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.

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, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

Minimum Requirement: Upon hire, candidate must have graduated from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year bachelor's degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in engineering OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state).

• At least 4 years of transportation engineering project experience in the construction or design phases.
  • Experience must be after receiving their degree from an ABET accredited University.
  • Experience may include: participating as a team member or leading transportation projects in design/construction, providing fieldwork guidance, providing technical consultation, tracking and reporting project progress, etc.
• Experience collaborating with groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse ethnic populations

How To Apply

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.

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.

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 Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Applications are due at 11:59pm CST on September 18th, 2024.