TNDE07-2024-00729-Road Design Specialist II-Cheyenne

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TNDE07-2024-00729-Road Design Specialist II-Cheyenne

Salary

$24.78 - $27.53 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00729

Department

045-WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Highway Development - Project Development

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We now seek a full-time Road Design Specialist II located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This job aims to develop, refine, review, and occasionally approve the design of highway construction plans prior to contract bidding.

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section for eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Works on concurrent, multiple, complex projects

• Utilizes computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to develop, refine, and review horizontal and vertical alignments

• Determines and refines excavation, embankment, and hauls quantities for construction of the roadway

• Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations, drainage structures, utility, and right-of-way impacts in accordance with applicable State and Federal design policies and procedures

• Produces plans, generates reports, prepares exhibits, attends public meetings and project inspections

• Formulates, reviews, and refines bid item summaries by calculating pay quantities for the materials used to construct the roadway and preparing computer spreadsheets summarizing these quantities

• Assembles contract plans and documents

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with CADD software.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge of Geometry, algebra, and trigonometry

• Knowledge of highway engineering concepts and principles

• Knowledge of CADD software

• Skill in attention to detail

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional travel required

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent position

• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public

• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.

• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.

• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Highway Development - Project Development

Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!