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Transportation, Department of

County(ies):	*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	DOT MANAGER 10-02857     Bureau of Traffic Operations, Director
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting pay is between $59,406 and $98,022 depending upon experience and qualifications. A two-year career executive trial period will be required. Pay schedule 81; range 01
Contact:	Tammy Haack, Human Resources Specialist, 608-267-8932, Tammy.Haack@dot.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	7/30/2010 Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2010.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Division of Transportation System Development is seeking a strong leader to direct the newly created Bureau of Traffic Operations. In providing leadership and management support for the statewide traffic engineering and traffic operations program, the Director of the Bureau of Traffic Operations will play a critical role in working toward ensuring the public safety of the citizens of Wisconsin and enhancing the emergency response effort of traffic operations services. This position is located at the State Traffic Operations Center in Milwaukee and will require travel to Madison on a weekly basis.

The hiring list generated from this recruitment may also be used to fill additional DOT Manager positions that may occur within the department over the next twelve months.

The State of Wisconsin offers an excellent benefits package.  In addition, the DOT has an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including fitness programs, counseling services, healthy living programs and brown bag sessions that cover a variety of topics. For more information about DOT, visit our website at http://dot.wi.gov .

Special Notes:   

Qualified candidates will have extensive professional and supervisory experience.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   
•Knowledge of complex managerial principles and practices including leadership and supervisory methods, complex budget processes, financial and position management.
•Knowledge of transportation principles and practices including wide variety of methods that address planning, development, operation, and maintenance of complex transportation systems.
•Knowledge of principles and practices of quality improvement programs and issues including understanding of customer needs and satisfaction, continuous improvement and development of measurable performance measures.
•Knowledge of effective communication techniques including public relations, strong negotiation skills and public speaking.
•Knowledge of long range planning and prioritizing.

How To Apply:   

An oral board exam will be required for this position. The oral board exams will be given on August 16, 17 and 18, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin at the Hill Farms State Office Building at 4802 Sheboygan Avenue. To register for the oral board exam, please apply online and complete and submit your preferences of the dates and times listed. We must receive your information by 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2010 in order to be considered for this position. Time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. We cannot guarantee the time slot you request, but we will make an effort to accommodate your request. Once you are registered for the exam, you will be contacted by the Department of Transportation to confirm your exam date, time and location. Candidates should expect to receive an email confirming these details during the week of August 2. All exams must be done in person. Conference calls will not be permitted.