Traffic Safety Grants Supervisor

Make an impact at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by providing grant program development, management, and supervision in the Division of State Patrol's Transportation Safety Programs Section as a Traffic Safety Grants Supervisor (Grants Supervisor)

This position offers a hybridized work schedule once fully trained. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building at 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 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.

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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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 clickinghere.

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The Grants Supervisor provides direct supervision of central office State Program Managers and Financial Specialists in the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services' Transportation Safety Programs Section. This position also provides ongoing analysis and projections of current and future budget availability and needs to ensure that adequate funding is available to reimburse safety partners for their safety programming activities. This position works closely with the supervisor of the Program and Policy Unit to assist in developing and interpreting the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services' overall, cohesive strategy on highway safety programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Distribution of various federal and state grants to local units of government and non-profit organizations.
• Directs multi-disciplinary program managers in the Department's development, coordination, financial management, and review of grant programs for statewide injury control-occupant protection, alcohol, and other drugs countermeasures, youth alcohol, police traffic services, motorcycle safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and a variety of other safety initiatives.
• Recommends best strategies for changing behaviors on Wisconsin roadways and promoting transportation safety programs in conjunction with the Bureau's leadership team.
• Delivers transportation safety grants to local partners.
• Ensures that distribution of funding to agencies participating in safety programs is in compliance with proper state and federal guidelines and procurement rules.
• Seeks program efficiencies and process improvements to ensure optimal program activities.

Note: Occasional statewide travel will be required for conferences and trainings (a few times per year).

This position is in schedule-range with an annual salary of $83,200-$90,480, 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.

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 applicants must meet all the following:

• Experience reviewing and analyzing programs and methods to ensure compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.
• Experience working in a lead role (such as leading team projects, training new team members, etc.).
• Experience with interpreting state and federal policy.
• Experience with budgeting, reconciliation, and payments.

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

• Developing and/or facilitating workgroups and teams.
• Experience in a formal supervisory or management role performing duties such as staff development, goal/priority setting, employee onboarding/training, performance reviews, discipline, etc.
• Experience working with financial or grant management systems (such as STAR or comparable).
• Experience with federal reimbursement programs (such as NHTSA federal funds or comparable programs).

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 Marley Hellenbrand at or

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm CST on Sunday, October 19th, 2025.