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Transportation, Department of

Process Improvement Specialist - Re-Announcement
Job Announcement Code(s): 13-00910

County(ies):
Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:
  Job Working Title:
PROGRAM AND POLICY ANALYST-ADV CONF 13-00910
    Process Improvement Specialist

PROGRAM AND POLICY ANALYST-CONF 13-00910
    Process Improvement Specialist

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
This position offers an excellent benefits package. See the Special Notes section for information regarding pay.
Contact:
Lynn Acker, HR Assistant, 608-267-3639, Lynn.Acker@dot.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
6/10/2013
June 10, 2013
Exam Information:
09510 -  138  Program & Policy Analyst Advanced Confidential 
Preview Exam  

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Office of Policy, Budget and Finance in the Executive Offices is recruiting for a Process Improvement Specialist.  This position is located at the Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison. 

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.

Job Duties:   Under the direction of the department's Performance Measure Manager, this position is responsible for analysis and policy development, conducting research, providing guidance and offering support to divisions on issues related to the Department’s Performance Improvement Program MAPSS (Mobility, Accountability, Preservation, Safety, and Service) and Lean Government Initiative. Serve as a contact for performance measures in the Department and participate in the analyses and resolution of a broad range of performance measure development and implementation issues, including developing performance measure program and policy recommendations and implementation plans, to the Performance Measure Manager.

Under the direction of the department’s Performance Measure Manager, provide recommendations on measure selection, performance analysis, and research into best practices on performance measurement, and solutions which integrate with process improvement and quality program efforts for DOT, division, bureau, and cross-divisional customers. This position will ensure consistent and timely delivery of performance measure and Lean Six Sigma results on the Department’s Internet site.

Working either individually or as a member of a team this position will conduct other department level policy analysis, planning, program evaluation, and analytic tasks of other programs.

Special Notes:   We are extending the deadline for this recruitment.  If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

This position will be filled as a Program & Policy Analyst Confidential ($16.902 - $20.917) OR a Program & Policy Analyst Advanced Confidential ($22.026 - $27.257) depending upon experience and qualifications.  A six-month probationary period is required.

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 FBI fingerprinting.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Quality improvement principles and practices; program analysis and evaluation methodologies; Lean Six Sigma methodology; meeting facilitation skills including leading Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping events; Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; mathematical and statistical processing methods, including trend analysis, statistical significance and data normalization; oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships; and research skills.

How To Apply:   To apply for this position, click “Log In” to access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t already have an account in the system. Once you are logged in, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and then complete an exam. Once you finalize your exam, you will be sent an email by the system confirming that the exam process has been completed.  The responses to your exam will be evaluated by a panel of job experts. Those candidates that appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please address questions regarding the application process to Cathie Cunningham at Cathie.Cunningham@dot.wi.gov (608) 266-3425.  

 

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