GIS/Geodetic Specialist Job at State of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

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  • State of Wisconsin
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Full job description

Introduction



The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting for a GIS/Geodetic Specialist (Transportation Specialist Senior or Advanced). This position is located in the Geodetic Surveys Unit within the Bureau of Technical Services!

This full time permanent position will be headquartered out 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 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 $39/month for single plans and $97/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
  • Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

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



This position supports the section’s geodetic control networks and geographic information systems (GIS) products. Activities include training on and assisting with management of the passive geodetic control network; learning and supporting maintenance and operations of the WISCORS active geodetic control network; maintaining the state trunk highway right-of-way (ROW) GIS layer; and supporting production of the Official State Highway Map.

Duties of this position require strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team, and a desire to learn new skills. This position requires knowledge and experience in the following areas: GIS and ESRI software; spatial processing techniques and cartographic principals; consultant management; and project management. Experience using CAD software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD is useful but not required.

To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov

Salary Information



The Senior level position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $63,170 - $72,800, plus excellent benefits .

The Advanced level position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $67,746 - $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.

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

Qualifications



A minimally qualified applicant at the senior level will have experience in all of the following:

  • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including working with products within the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online).
  • Experience gathering or developing and maintaining complex GIS data.
  • Experience with GIS data analysis.

A minimally qualified applicant at the advanced level will have:

  • Experience in geodetics, passive geodetic control networks, and CORS networks.

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 or 608-264-7230. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply



Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 20th 2024 at 11:59pm CST.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Casual work, Immediate start, Work from home, Work visa, Flexible hours,

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