The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO), is seeking a Limited Term Employment Capital Projects Specialist position in Madison. 

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking. 

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals and meaningful work for an organization with a truly worthwhile mission. 

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. However, they lead to great work experience opportunities.

This position is responsible for managing simple construction projects at Department of Military Affairs (DMA) facilities. Examples of simple construction projects would include roofing projects, dumpster enclosure projects, and building envelope projects (windows, etc.). This position performs various activities related to the management of these kinds of projects and serves as a liaison between facility user groups, the State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development (DFD), and contracted Architecture and Engineer (A&E) and construction firms on roofing and exterior building envelope projects, and advocates for work and products that are in the best interest of the DMA. 

Pay is between $21.00 and $23.00 per hour. 

To gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check. 

Some travel may be required.

Limited Term Employees must be a resident of Wisconsin.

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment. 

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment.  All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Previous or current military experience is not a requirement. 

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have training and/or experience with:

• Construction engineering principles and project management 
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating building projects
• Communicating and collaborating with inside and outside stakeholders
• MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application.  In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the items above. 

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications.  These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or 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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job you are applying for. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. Most applicants can outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked “Submit.”

References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

The DMA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Sara Martin, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced at sara.martin@widma.gov or 608-242-3164. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department have been met; however, to ensure consideration, you must submit your completed application by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.