Safety/Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) Professional - Limited Term Employment

Introduction

Join the Division of Transportation Investment Management's (DTIM) Data Management Section as a Safety/Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) Professional  (IS Data Services - Professional)! 

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building office in 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 provide:

• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• 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

LTE positions assist in the development of your skills and experience and offer growth potential via opportunities to join our team in a permanent role! For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

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Position Summary

This LTE position will provide support to the GIS Geo-editor team in the development and management of a standard geographically based dataset as they are assuming the maintenance of and creation of safety data. This data will serve to meet FHWA’s Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) data requirements and internal business needs of others, such as the Bureau of Traffic Operations and the Bureau of State Highway Programs. This position will also assist with the ARNOLD Initiative activities to maintain the linear referencing systems (LRS systems). 

It is anticipated this position will work up to 40 hours per week.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-35) with a rate of $25.16 per hour.

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.

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 is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year).

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience with data maintenance and analysis using Esri’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software, which must include ArcGIS Pro (preferred) or ArcMap.
• Experience working in a team environment. 

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

• Training or experience with linear referencing systems (LRS) tools and applications.
• Training or experience utilizing transportation data, including highway safety data. 

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. 

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 Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7623.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.