Construction and Field Survey Specialist

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Construction & Inspection Specialist to support the delivery of safe high-quality transportation projects across the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring highway construction projects meet established standards through detailed inspections testing and documentation. The role combines technical expertise with hands-on fieldwork offering a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Responsibilities include conducting surveys inspecting construction activities testing materials monitoring contractor performance for compliance with plans and specifications reviewing project plans for accuracy identifying potential conflicts and ensuring proper sampling and testing procedures are followed. The position also requires maintaining thorough and accurate project documentation preparing pay estimates and completing final contract records making strong attention to detail essential.

This position is located in Basin Wyoming a community established in 1896 and known as the Lilac City due to its deep agricultural roots and charm. Basin sits in the heart of the Bighorn Basin near the Bighorn Mountains providing access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round including camping fishing hunting wildlife viewing skiing ATV riding snowmobiling hiking boating and addition to an exceptional quality of life Wyoming offers a unique financial advantage as one of only nine states with no state income tax making it an attractive place to live and work.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to infrastructure projects that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for communities across Wyoming while enjoying the benefits of living in a scenic and outdoor-oriented environment.

• 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

• Performs various tasks including surveys testing and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.
• Responsible for minor construction projects.
• Observers monitors and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.
• Fields test materials; checks work against specifications and confers with contractors engineers and work crews.
• Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities determine utility conflicts contact utility companies to notify highway projects and confirm utility conflicts.
• Responsible for project documentation pay estimates and final contract documents.
• Verifies and documents work activities.
• Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates the payment of contractors.
• Maintains crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.
• Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
• Anticipates potential problems before going to contract.
• Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
• Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.
• Prepares and checks the documentation to be sent to the district finals office.
• Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities coordinating subordinates work schedules and working with contractors for quality control.
• Prepares and updates reports as needed.
• Assists and supports the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preferencemay be given to applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods contract administration survey experience and material testing.

**Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications/licenses:
*Valid Drivers License

• Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring. Review design and construction methods.
• Knowledge ofconstruction trades and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas.
• Knowledge of construction inspection which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of documentation of project records.
• Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
• Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
• Knowledge of material testing.
• Ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
• Knowledge of computers and calculators.
• Knowledge of surveying surveying methods equipment and the ability to apply to upload & download survey files.
• Knowledge of contract time administration & contract changes.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOTwill conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
• E-Verify:WYDOTusesE-Verify an Internet-basedsystem to confirm the eligibility of all newly hiredemployees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights andresponsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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.

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