Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist i in the western town of Newcastle, Wyoming.
In this role, you’ll 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 that’s safe, high-quality, and efficient. Your efforts will directly shape the roads that connect Wyoming’s stunning landscapes and its communities.
Enjoy the small town western living in Newcastle located in the heart of the Black Hills. Easy access to fishing, hunting, skiing, camping, hiking, biking, golfing, ATV trails, snowmobiling and wide open spaces. In the mood for city entertainment? Rapid City, South Dakota is just a short trip away. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax!
If you’re ready to combine a fulfilling career with an unbeatable lifestyle, apply today and make Sheridan your new home base!
This position offers:
**$2,000 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, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
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Performs various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and the construction of highway projects.
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Responsible for minor construction projects.
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Observe, monitor, and oversee highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.
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Fields test materials, checks work against specifications, and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
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Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, determine utility conflicts, and contact utility companies to notify highway projects and confirm utility conflicts.
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Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
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Verifies and documents work activities.
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Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates the payment of contractors.
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Maintains crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.
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Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
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Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
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Anticipates potential problems before going to contract.
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Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
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Communicates internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
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Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.
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Prepares and checks documentation to be sent to the district's final office.
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Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating the work schedule of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control.
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Prepares and updates reports as needed.
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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:
- Valid Driver's License
- Defensive Driving
- QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
- Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
- WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring. Review design and construction methods.
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Knowledge of construction trades and practices.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
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Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas.
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Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
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Knowledge of the documentation of project records.
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Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
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Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
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Knowledge of material testing.
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Ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
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Knowledge of computers and calculators.
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Knowledge of surveying, surveying methods, equipment, and the ability to apply uploading and downloading of survey files.
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Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
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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
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
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.
