Overview
Harbors and Waterways Program Specialist Jobs in Madison, WI at State of Wisconsin
Introduction
Join our team and make an impact as the Harbors and Waterways Program Specialist (Program and Policy Analyst – Advanced)! The Department’s Harbor program administers a biennial grant program to increase the efficiencies of the state’s 23 commercial ports and numerous private facilities and provides expertise in waterway and port related issues throughout the Department. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
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 paid leave time 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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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
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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
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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.
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The WisDOT Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM) conducts long-range, multimodal transportation planning; guides the use of state and federal transportation dollars based upon research and data analysis of the state’s transportation systems; manages the project selection process for the state highway rehabilitation and the major highway programs; and administers various local transportation, transit, airport, rail, harbor and other specialized aids programs. The Division of Transportation Investment Management includes the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA), Bureau of Planning and Economic Development (BPED), the Bureau of State Highway Programs (BSHP), and the Bureau of Transit, Local Roads, Railroads and Harbors (BTLRRH).
Position Summary
This position manages and implements policy to support the positive economic impact provided by investing in the state’s harbors and waterways and the associated freight connections. Responsibilities include the participation in task forces and studies initiated by federal and other state agencies that deal with waterway and related environmental issues. This position will also facilitate intergovernmental participation of federal, state, local and tribal jurisdictions to develop consensus among the harbor groups to improve the waterway and harbor component of the state’s multi-modal transportation system while ensuring the improvements are compatible with applicable environmental laws, regulations and rules. There are multiple projects across the state underway at a time and this position is responsible for all aspects of project management.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $62,400-$87,360, 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. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
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.
Qualifications
A candidate will have all of the following:
Experience as a liaison between various stakeholders including internal and external stakeholders
Experience writing or reviewing grant applications
Experience in project management, program management, or budget management
In addition to the above, a well-qualified candidate will have at least one of the following:
Training or experience working with Harbor and Waterway policy, facilities, or engineering
Training or experience working with public financing, including grant awards, bonded funds or segregated state funds
Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, or policies
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 Allison Huiras at 608-266-9725 or [email protected] . 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 on Sunday, March 9th, 2025.
Title: Harbors and Waterways Program Specialist
Company: State of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI
