<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position serves as the Northeast Region's Soils Engineer. This position is responsible for conducting soil surveys and other subsurface explorations needed to gather data to make recommendations for the effective use of soils and local materials in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements within the region; directing the activities of the Region Soils Team in subgrade investigations; completing geotechnical analysis of projects; and preparing soils reports and field investigation reports to recommend solutions to subgrade improvement and complex subsurface conditions.</p> <p>As the Regional Soils Engineer, the primary function of this job is to provide the geotechnical support to the Project Development Groups and Systems Operation Group. This position prepares Soil Reports, which contain soil engineering data and recommendations; reviews consultant work related to soils; and oversees the Statewide Bureau of Technical Services (BTS) performing soil investigation work in the Region. This position also provides support to the Regional Soils, Pavements, and Materials (SPAM) work units by assisting the regional pavement and materials engineer with their day-to-day activities and reviews when requested.</p> <p>To view the full position description, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $92,768 - $112,236, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.</p> <p>A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Travel Requirements</p> <p>This position requires the ability to independently travel statewide with potential overnight stays at remote locations.</p> <p>Fieldwork Requirement</p> <p>This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 70 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.</p> <p>This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:</p> <p>A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This application only requires you to submit a resume. Within your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. A letter of qualifications is not required nor will be accepted. Your application materials are very important part of your application and is used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in your resume, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or (608) 267-7946</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is Monday, 16th at 11:59pm CST.</p>