Facilities Management Officer

Are you a proven leader with a customer service mindset who is skilled in the areas of facility management and business operations?

Don't delay, apply today to join our team as the Facilities Management Officer at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and make an impact by supervising the team responsible for managing all agency owned and leased facilities (non-right-of-way) as well as all agency records retention and form management activities.

This full-time permanent position offers a hybridized work schedule. The individual hired will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison at least 2 days per week. All employees are expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

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
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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.

The Facilities Management Officer's duties include department-wide oversight, management and coordination of all WisDOT facilities (non-right-of-way) including owned and leased locations. This includes State Patrol Posts, DMVs, regional offices, and other administrative facilities across the state. You will supervise both the staff that manage these facilities and the staff responsible for the agency's records retention and forms management programs.

As the Facilities Management Officer, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of the agency's biennial capital budget and frequently interact with internal and external business partners on complex and highly visible projects.

As a supervisor in this position, you will oversee a team of 14 professionals with diverse program specialties and varied responsibilities. You will lead and direct staff and assign work consistent with established goals. You will monitor performance and conduct performance evaluations with staff, recruit and develop employees, and perform additional personnel management tasks.

This position is in schedule-range with an annual salary of $70,720 - $87,360 (or $34 - $42 per hour), 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.

Occasional statewide travel is required for this position for meetings, site inspections, and staff supervision. Travel can be expected an average of one or two days a month, with infrequent overnight stays. Therefore, a valid driver's license and ability to drive a state-owned vehicle is required or you must provide your own transportation in order to work from WisDOT facilities throughout the State.

In addition, the ability to walk over uneven surfaces and climb ladders is required for site inspections and project oversight.

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.

Minimally qualified candidates must detail having experience in all of the following:

• Supervising or serving as a Team/Project Lead in a facilities development or building operations related program.
• Conducting facility site inspections and coordinating with contracted service providers or staff to complete maintenance activities.
• Administering oversight of facility-related capital projects (e.g., major renovations or infrastructure upgrades).
• Working with building systems (such as HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing).

In addition to minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will also detail having demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Coordinating leasing activities and/or landlord-tenant relations.
• Application of State records retention and/or forms management processes and policies.

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 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 user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Vicki Kaul at or

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1st, 2025.