Road Design Specialist II 2025-01209
Road Design Specialist II 2025-01209
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and be part of a mission to shape the future of transportation in the breathtaking state of Wyoming! We are seeking a dedicated fulltime Road Design Specialist II to join our team in the vibrant city of Cheyenne.
In this pivotal role you will have the opportunity to develop refine and review innovative highway construction plans ensuring they meet our high standards of safety and efficiency. Youll play a crucial role in transforming ideas into reality occasionally approving designs that will enhance our transportation network before they hit the bidding stage.
If youre passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a collaborative environment this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come help us pave the way for a safer and more efficient Wyoming!This position offers:
**$2000 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: Tina Borgaardor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Works on concurrent multiple complex projects
- Utilizes computeraided design and drafting (CADD) software to develop refine and review horizontal and vertical alignments
- Determines and refines excavation embankment and haul quantities for the construction of the roadway
- Designs and details other roadway features such as guardrail installations drainage structures utility and rightofway 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:Bachelors Degree (typically in Engineering)Experience:01 year of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist IOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:34 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Transportation occupational group) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Design Specialist ICertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Occasional travel required
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- EVerify: WYDOT uses EVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
- **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Acceptance of a permanent fulltime nonexempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
Temporary employees accepting a fulltime or parttime 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
045Department of Transportation WYDOTEngineering & Planning Highway Development Project Development
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
