Madison is currently recruiting Civil Engineers to work in the City's Traffic Engineering Division. Those who may be interested in public service and Transportation/Traffic Engineering are encouraged to apply. The application period closes on September 30, 2005, we are able to consider students who are graduating in December, 2005, however they must apply by the September 30 closing date. The City has two openings in the TE Division, attached you will find a position description outlining both positions, responsibilities and requirements. These are entry level positions, and will provide an ideal opportunity for any student just entering the workforce and looking to gain valuable traffic and transportation experience as well as working with the public. One of the positions is within the Division's Electrical Section-signals and lighting, the other is in the Planning and Design Section. If any student has questions about the position duties please encourage them to contact me or Dan McCormick at 267-8750. The City of Madison offers permanent City employees a liberal fringe benefit program. Benefits include paid vacations, holidays, and sick leave. The City participates in the Wisconsin Retirement Fund program and is currently making all employer and employee contributions for permanent employees. A variety of health insurance plans, including several HMO's, are offered with the major portion of the premium paid by the City. A disability insurance program pays 65% of normal salary for non-work related injuries and illnesses once sick leave is exhausted. Life insurance coverage equal to an employee's annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand may be purchased with options to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in tax deferred compensation programs; and pre-tax spending accounts for child care and medical expenses not covered by their health insurance. Employees also receive a free unlimited ride pass for the City's bus system. For Official applications--please direct students to the City of Madison Human Resources Dept at (608) 266-4615, or to the Human Resources website at www.cityofmadison.com/jobs.html where the forms can be downloaded. I appreciate any assistance you can give me on this. Regards David C. Dryer, P.E. City of Madison Traffic Engineer, Parking Utility Manager 608-267-8750