Salary: $32.52 – $36.13 Hourly
Location : Casper, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01525
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer – District Construction
Opening Date: 07/21/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT now seeks two full-time Engineer II positions located in Casper, Wyoming. This position is responsible for, but is not limited to, performing tasks for highway projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion, under the direction of the Resident Engineer.
Casper – the place for entertainment indoors and out – offers adventures for everyone! Enjoy the peacefulness of walking pathways and parks, nearby lakes or the North Platte River, splash pads in the summer, skiing or snowboarding, or family events at David Street Station. Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.
This position offers:
- 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
Human Resource Contact: Keri Long / 307-473-3243 / Keri.Long@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Issues, reviews, comments, and revised plan sets.
- Reviews and approves or rejects project submittals/permits.
- Reviews and updates forms and documentation procedures in regard to construction activities and pay quantities.
- Inspects and assures projects/facilities are completed according to plans, specifications, design criteria, and budgetary constraints.
- Compiles and submits engineering recommendations and summaries for the design of various projects/facilities with varying levels of complexity.
- Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving technologies.
- Provides technical guidance, advice, and oversight.
- Provides training of employees in the proper procedures and methods of performing the appropriate testing, inspecting, and surveying for an assigned project.
- Reviews Architectural drawings and specifications in regard to building construction. Monitors and inspects contractor operations during building construction to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications.
- Works in direct contact with contractors and subcontractors daily in the management of projects under construction.
- It deals with landowners, traveling public, and local, county, state, and federal government entities in the same context.
- Maintains and manipulates databases, builds network-wide performance models used for system analysis and provides technical support on widely-used department software programs.
- Surveys buildings and other structures and determines their ability to withstand the forces of nature and other unnatural disasters such as fire, explosion, and warfare.
- Ensures that all public buildings are constructed or modified to conform with federal and state laws that require access and accommodation for the disabled.
- Serves as lead contact for contract administration of a highway project including managing inspection, testing, and surveying involved with a project.
- Prepares preliminary project work and recommendations for the design of various projects with varying levels of complexity.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of authoritative reference materials in the field of engineering.
- Knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and measurement and testing equipment and systems.
- Knowledge of complex algorithms used in mathematical computer models to recognize the theory as the basis of their use.
- Knowledge of construction methods and processes, project scheduling, cost estimating procedures, and material quantity takeoffs.
- Knowledge of scientific and/or technical research practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of Engineer I.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Required.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time.
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse environmental conditions.
- Workaround heavy machinery.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- 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 about , including your rights and responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation – Chief Engineer – District Construction
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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!
to learn more!
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(ENEG09) Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering?
- Yes
- No
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(ENEG09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(ENEG09) Do you possess a required Engineer in Training (EIT) License or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)?
- Yes
- No
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran – DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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