Access Management Coordinator

State of Wisconsin; Rhinelander (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Excellent benefits package

Pension plan with employer match

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in the North Central Region seeks an Access Management Coordinator to join the Division of Transportation System Development. The role centers on applying access control measures across the State Trunk Highway System, with coordination between local governments and private developers.

The position is hybrid and headquartered in Rhinelander, WI, with telework options as appropriate. Salary ranges from $68,640 to $93,600 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting legal descriptions, zoning, statutes, transportation plans and/or plats.
• Communicating technical information to varied customers or groups.
• Experience may include documenting project issues; enforcing contract specifications; managing project files; administering construction contracts; and planning, scheduling, and managing project workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain access controls on the State Trunk Highway System with respect to controlled access projects, access requests and subdivision plat submittals, and the Improvement Program.
• Coordinate with local units of government, other agency staff, land surveyors, and private developers and their consultants.

Skills

Reading descriptions

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Introduction

Do you have an interest in managing access control in North Central Wisconsin? Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as an Access Management Coordinator! The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill an Access Management Coordinator (Transportation Specialist Advanced) vacancy in the North Central Region! This full-time position will be headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander, WI. This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the DTSD North Central Region office buildings at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Benefits

• 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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.

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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.

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.

Position Summary

This position serves as the North Central Region (NCR) access management coordinator, providing expertise in the application, maintenance, and implementation of access control measures on the State Trunk Highway System. This position organizes and completes duties within established time frames and in general accordance with policies, previous training, and accepted practices of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This position has direct regular contact with officials from local units of government, other agency’s staff, land surveyors, and private developers and their consultants. Under the general supervision of the NCR Planning Supervisor and guidance of a Region Access Engineer, this position applies technical knowledge and good judgment in work assignments. This position works closely with other NCR Planning staff to complete access management duties and will be required to complete multiple assignments simultaneously. Work assignments will be split between the two Access Management Coordinator positions by assigned geographical areas, with each position being assigned several work duties simultaneously. This position develops and maintains access controls on the State Trunk Highway System with respect to controlled access projects, access requests and subdivision plat submittals, and the Improvement Program.

To review the full position description, please email Benjamin Harwell at [e-mail].

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $68,640-$93,600, 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

Occasional travel may be required to complete field reviews, attend meetings with local municipalities to discuss/present access and corridor studies, and attend meetings with regional, division, department, and agency staff.

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.

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

• Reading and interpreting legal descriptions, zoning, statutes, transportation plans and/or plats.
• Developing, implementing, coordinating, and/or monitoring project or program related activities.
  • Experience may include documenting project issues; enforcing contract specifications; managing project files; administering construction contracts; and planning, scheduling, and managing project workload.
• Communicating technical information to varied customers or groups.
  • Customers/groups may include management, employees, public officials, vendors, contractors, other personnel, etc.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, September 17th, 2026.