State Patrol Office Associate

Introduction

Make an impact at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by providing administrative support and program assistance to the Division of State Patrol's Southwest Region! The State Patrol Office Associate (Office Operations Associate) supports daily operations by providing customer service, administering purchasing functions, and more.

This position is headquartered at the DeForest Post, 911 W North Street, DeForest, WI and is required to work full time, 5 days per week in the office.

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 $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
• 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.

Position Summary

The Southwest Region's State Patrol Office Associate provides administrative support and program assistance to the Region Commander, Executive Officers, first-line supervisors, and field personnel of the Southwest Region. This position performs a variety of program assistant duties including supporting operation of the Southwest Region materials/supply program and daily office operations. Other responsibilities include:

• Distributing correspondence and reports.
• Responding to open records requests.
• Providing information and assistance to other agencies and the public.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment and supplies purchased and distributed.

Work is performed independently, exercising good judgment and decision making, and under supervision of the Executive Officer.

Those with strong organization, prioritization, and customer services skills are encouraged to apply!

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (02-10) with a starting hourly rate of $23.16, 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

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.

A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for top candidates. The background investigation will seek and obtain information and records pertaining to your background as it relates to the job, whether such information is public, private, favorable, unfavorable, or confidential in nature. Background investigations may include but are not limited to: FBI fingerprinting and criminal history, driving/motor vehicle history, present and former employers, military service, and any private citizen who may be able to speak to your qualifications.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must meet all the following:

• Experience working with conflicting priorities to meet established deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office or similar products including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Experience providing administrative and support activities for a program, area, or office.

In addition to all the above, well-qualified applicants must meet one or more of the following:

• Experience working with vendors to purchase items, coordinate payment, resolve issues with invoices, and/or payment auditing and tracking.
• Experience managing and maintaining inventory such as receiving, inspecting, distributing, and/or packing equipment and supplies.

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.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, 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 or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

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.

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.

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 Marley Hellenbrand at 608-267-3269 or [email protected].

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm CT on Tuesday, October 27th.