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Location : Rawlins, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-02250
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist located in Rawlins, Wyoming. Under limited supervision, this position will perform various tasks required to formulate recommendations for the preliminary designs and construction of highway projects to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
This position offers:
Rawlins is on the rolling plains of the Old West and is a small town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and even golfing. Seminoe State Park is a quick hour away and stocked annually with trout and fighting walleye and Casper is just under a two-hour drive. Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / 307-745-2111 / mandy.mcmicheal@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.
Primary job functions include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, construction surveying, contract administration, and material testing.
KNOWLEDGE:
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Technician
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(TNCF06) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Construction and Field Survey? Experience definition: (This experience includes, the following: Surveying, engineering testing, and/or engineering analysis, testing of aggregates, oil & water content Testing of embankment & road compaction, test plant mix density, survey instruments, use of surveying software, hardware, and firmware including Leica Geomatics Office (LGO) and Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO) software, spreadsheet applications, ASCII text files, MicroStation CADD files, and Geopak Survey software. WYDOT's Survey Manual and the Electronic Collection and Transfer of Survey Data manual.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing in the box below.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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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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(AA) 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.
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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.
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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 em...
Location : Rawlins, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-02250
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist located in Rawlins, Wyoming. Under limited supervision, this position will perform various tasks required to formulate recommendations for the preliminary designs and construction of highway projects to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
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
Rawlins is on the rolling plains of the Old West and is a small town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and even golfing. Seminoe State Park is a quick hour away and stocked annually with trout and fighting walleye and Casper is just under a two-hour drive. Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / 307-745-2111 / mandy.mcmicheal@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.
Primary job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Construction surveying on highway construction projects. That will include data collection, construction stakeout, quantity collection, and analyzing data using Trimble GPS equipment, software, and Microstation/Geopak.
- Observes monitors, and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.
- 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.
- Regularly observes work and calculates the payment of contractors.
- Maintains crew diaries and logs in support of departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.
- Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
- Anticipates potential problems prior to going to contract
- Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
- Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.
- Checks and prepares documentation of pay items used on projects.,
- Prepares monthly estimates.
- Prepares and checks documentation to be sent to the district finals office.
- Responsible for the final checking of project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
- Assists and supports the District Land Surveyor and district administrative personnel.
- Assists and supports the District Survey trainer in the preparation of construction surveying models and stakeout data.
- Responsible for minor construction projects as needed.
- Performs materials testing, inspections on preliminary designs, and construction of highway projects.
- Field tests materials; checks work against specifications and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
- Verifies and documents work activities.
- Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
- Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
- Sets up project files and any other document books required during the construction of a project.
- Keeps daily diaries of work progression and problems that may arise.
- 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.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, construction surveying, contract administration, and material testing.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring.
- Knowledge in surveying, surveying methods, equipment, and the ability to apply upload and download of survey files.
- Ability to perform complicated computer calculations and learn WYDOT-specific surveying practices and computer software.
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications with regard to surveying.
- Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas.
- Review design and construction methods.
- Knowledge of construction trades and practices.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of documentation of project records.
- Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
- Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
- Knowledge of material testing.
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Technician
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Potential exposure to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Workaround high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors extensively in various inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, and wet.
- Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds; safely lift and move necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
- Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- 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.
- 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.
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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!
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(TNCF06) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Construction and Field Survey? Experience definition: (This experience includes, the following: Surveying, engineering testing, and/or engineering analysis, testing of aggregates, oil & water content Testing of embankment & road compaction, test plant mix density, survey instruments, use of surveying software, hardware, and firmware including Leica Geomatics Office (LGO) and Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO) software, spreadsheet applications, ASCII text files, MicroStation CADD files, and Geopak Survey software. WYDOT's Survey Manual and the Electronic Collection and Transfer of Survey Data manual.)
- No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing?
- Yes
- No
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing in the box below.
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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.
09
(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10
(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 em...
