County(ies):	Brown, Dane, Douglas, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Oneida, Waukesha, Wood
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	ENGINEERING TECH-TRANSPR-SENIOR 09-02631     Engineering Tech-Trans-Senior (Project-Project) - ARRA
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Salary is $16.273 per hour. Pay schedule/range 06-13.
Contact:	Tammy Haack; 608-267-8932 or at Tammy.Haack@dot.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	2/11/2010 Applications must be submitted by February 11, 2010 in order to receive consideration.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

As the country faces the massive undertaking of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the state of Wisconsin has been provided with numerous opportunities to strengthen and build its transportation infrastructure.  Personnel resources are critical to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation successfully achieving these vital investments.  It is anticipated that many of the highway and bridge projects will be delivered within the near future resulting in the need for short-term employment.  The Department intends to fill many positions through Project-Project (short-term) appointments.  Such project appointments are anticipated to last for two years; however, there may be a possibility of extending the appointment for an additional two years.  For more information about benefits available to a Engineering Tech-Trans-Senior Project-Project position please visit the following link:  http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/docs/pp-ettsr.pdf

This opportunity is being reannounced in order to fill an Engineering Tech-Trans-Senior project appointment in the Division of Transportation System Development’s Southwest Regional office in Madison.   

Special Notes:   Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this recruitment/announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include fingerprinting.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Working knowledge of WisDOT material specifications.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Analytical math skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Technical writing experience.
• Working knowledge of ASTM and AASHTO test procedures.

How To Apply:   You must apply online to be considered for this position. Completed application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on February 11, 2010. Apply online by following these directions:

If you DO NOT have a WiscJobs account –
1.      Click “Log In” at the top of the page.
2.      Click “Create New Account” and follow the steps as they come up on your computer screen to create           a new account.
3.      Click “Apply Now” at the top of the page and complete steps 3 through 5 below.