Senior Maintenance Staff Technician

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Staff Technician to serve WYDOT District 5 in Basin Wyoming. This leadership-focused role provides district-level oversight of right-of-way administration permit management contract coordination budgeting and maintenance operations ensuring projects and programs are delivered efficiently safely and in compliance with state statutes and environmental regulations. The position plays a critical role in balancing the needs of the public adjacent landowners and utility companies with department infrastructure priorities and safety standards.

The Senior Staff Technician is instrumental in identifying and developing projects for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) inclusion preparing cost estimates and managing fiscal and inventory controls through enterprise asset systems such as ERP Agile Assets and PeopleSoft. This role also coordinates emergency response efforts related to severe weather and hazardous material incidents helping protect Wyomings transportation system and the traveling public. By promoting workforce development regulatory compliance operational efficiency and clear communication across internal teams external agencies contractors and community stakeholders this position serves as a cornerstone of District 5 operations.

Located in the heart of the Bighorn Basin Basinestablished in 1896 and proudly known as the Lilac Cityoffers an exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bighorn Mountains the area provides abundant opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation including camping fishing hunting wildlife viewing skiing ATV riding snowmobiling hiking boating and swimming. Combined with Wyomings advantage of no state income tax this opportunity offers both professional impact and an outstanding lifestyle.

This position offers:

**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


**Candidate must have the ability to acquire the following: Hazardous Materials Specialist Certification and Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification.
**Agency may require a Class A Commercial Drivers License.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable in principles concepts and current management practices including bidding and purchasing practices accounting maintenance operations and budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge of computer operations software functionality and integration to include Word processing spreadsheets databases internet information gathering designing and web-based integrated ERP linear asset management and financial reporting systems (Agile Assets & PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of Hazardous Material spill response clean up and disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of DEQ Storm Water regulations and MS4 permit requirements.
• Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures with OSHA compliance.
• Possesses the skills needed to communicate both orally and in writing to those within and outside the department clearly and concisely.
• Skilled in evaluation decision-making work leadership and management including estimating materials manpower and equipment needs.
• Utilizes basic engineering and accounting calculations and techniques to make accurate computations using personal computers calculators handheld GPS units and various vehicle-mounted data gathering devices relating to highway budgeting planning construction and design concepts.
• Displays self-motivation direction and independent judgment in determining work methods.
• Effectively and professionally deals with conflict and controversial issues.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May travel extensively.

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• 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 E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a drug-free workplace.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
• This position could require frequent travel with possible overnights.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.

  • Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity so recruitment must be opened to the public.

  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive and 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.
    

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Chief Engineer - District Maintenance

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