The Department of Health Services (DHS) strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

The Division of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking to fill a Facilities Management Specialist 2 position with the Office of Facilities, Safety and Risk Management (OFSRM). This position will be headquartered in Madison at the 1 W. Wilson St. office building in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path.

We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country! The State of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position develops and coordinates overall space planning and usage to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources in multiple divisions’ leased and owned space throughout the state, including DHS’ 24/7 health care facilities. This includes working directly with the agency Facility Management Officer. This position will independently manage projects such as staff relocations, interior design, and construction.

This position also plays a supporting role in the department’s emergency response/continuity of operations program. They work with the Agency Risk Manager to provide ergonomic assessments to staff upon request and provide direction, training and advice to agency managers on necessary purchases for their employees. The position will work with the agency Physical Security Manager when installations, remodels and upgrades are needed for offices throughout the state.

The starting pay is between $31-$34/hour ($64,480-$70,720 annually), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 07/03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether they are vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• Experience planning and managing staff or office moves, including furniture reconfiguration projects.
• Formal training and experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software for space planning efforts.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience ensuring compliance with State building and fire codes and federal laws/regulations (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, etc.).
• Experience working with State of Wisconsin Department of Administration space standards and leasing.
• Experience with space management policies and procedures including implementation of space standards and maximization of space usage such as scheduling for multiple occupants.

The letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

For questions or a copy of the full position description, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

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The deadline to apply is April 24th at 11:59pm.