Engineer- Advanced/ Construction Project Manager

This position serves as a project engineer in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA).

will include budgeting, planning, design, design oversight, and construction management of DMA facilities.

The position will act as the Owner’s Representative for construction contract purposes and as the Agency Representative, or the liaison, with the Project Manager assigned by the Department of Administration.

The position will manage the design and direct the construction of assigned and/or delegated projects by coordinating the work of the Project Architect/Engineer and Owner/Agency staff, or act as the said Architect/Engineer as necessary.

This position will ensure that the construction of DMA facilities is completed in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, statutes, administrative requirements, approved programs, schedules, and budgets.

Work assigned to this position requires a high degree of professional judgment and is performed with considerable latitude and independence.

This position works under the general supervision of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO) Design and Project Management Branch Chief.

Starting pay is between $45.00 and $52.09 per hour.

This position is in the 14-13 pay schedule/range.

A 12-month probation will be required.

This position will work 4, 10-hour shifts per week or 5, 8-hour shifts per week.

The exact schedule will be determined at the job offer.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

Must have a valid driver's license

Minimum of two year's driving experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

Three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at fault accidents in the past 2 years

An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months

A suspension or revocation of the driver's license

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC).

A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation and an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program.

Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be able to show that they have:

• An earned degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, as defined by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 443.

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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.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats.

Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply.

Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Deadline to Apply

The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 p.m. on September 23.

Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.