Construction and Field Survey Specialist I

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist I in the historic Western town of Buffalo Wyominga place where rugged landscapes meet endless opportunities for outdoor fun. From snowmobiling and skiing to fishing camping and hunting this is more than just a job; its a lifestyle upgrade.

In this role youll work under limited supervision to tackle a variety of tasks that contribute to the preliminary designs and construction of highway projects ensuring a transportation system thats safe high-quality and efficient. Your efforts will directly shape the roads that connect Wyomings stunning landscapes and its communities.

Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains and is a small town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: hunting fishing hiking camping snowshoeing cross country skiing downhill skiing snowmobiling ATV trails rodeos and a four-star golf course in the heart of town. Billings Montana and its amenities are just over a two-hour drive from Buffalo. And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!

If youre ready to combine a fulfilling career with an unbeatable lifestyle apply today and make Sheridan your new home base!

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

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• Performs various tasks including surveys testing and inspections on preliminary designs and the construction of highway projects.
• Responsible for minor construction projects.
• Observe monitor and oversee 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 and 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.
• Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits 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 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 documentation to be sent to the districts final office.
• Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities coordinating the work schedule of subordinates 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:


Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 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:

• 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 the 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 uploading and downloading of survey files.
• Knowledge of contract time administration and contract changes.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOTwill conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers 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 E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time position posted for public recruitment.

  • 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 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.

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