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Bureau Survey and Plat Coordinator

Job ID

18465

Location

Madison

Agency

Transportation

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Introduction

The Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD), Bureau of Technical Services is recruiting for a Bureau Survey and Plat Coordinator (Surveyor Senior or Advanced) to help support the work of region survey, plat and data coordinators and guide the survey and plat work of others in support of delivering the improvement program.

This full-time permanent position will be headquartered in: Madison.

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
• 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.

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.  

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

Position Summary

This position is under the general supervision of the Chief Surveying and Mapping Engineer and is responsible for supporting the work of region survey, plat, and data coordinators reviewing and guiding the survey work of others in support of delivering the improvement program. 

Duties include modernizing survey practices and procedures; developing consistency between regions; developing and reviewing contract special provisions; conducting quality review checks; reviewing plats; monitoring performance standards; maintaining survey data workflows and standard feature code libraries; supporting region survey hardware and software purchasing / maintenance / licensing; and supporting other functions of the Geodetic Surveys Unit and Surveying & Mapping Section. This position resides in the Geodetic Surveys Unit and works closely with other unit staff; region Survey Coordinators, Plat Coordinators, Data Coordinators, and Technical Application Specialists; the Photogrammetry Unit; and the Bureau of Project Development Methods Development Unit.

To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at [email protected] 

Salary Information

This Senior level is in schedule-range (14-14) with an annual salary of $62,400 - $74,984, plus excellent benefits. 

The Advanced level is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $78,894 - $92,123, 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

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.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Madison, WI office at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants at the Senior level will have experience with all the following:

• Establishing horizontal and vertical control with horizontal coordinates/elevation
• Using robotic total station and GPS equipment
• Using computer programs such as Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other related programs to process survey data

Qualified applicants at the Advanced level will have the above criteria in addition to the following:

• A current Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor License

 

Deadline to Apply

Applications are due by Tuesday August 26th 2025  at 11:59pm CST.