Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Policy and Planning Advisor provides strategic leadership and high-level advisory support to the Director and Division Administrators at the State Construction Department (SCD). This position plays a critical role in guiding statewide policy, planning, and regulatory initiatives affecting school facilities, state facilities, and construction procurement practices.
The position is responsible for developing and coordinating rules and regulations, policies, design guidelines, and adequacy standards that ensure compliance with state statutes and support decisions of the School Facilities Commission and State Building Commission. The role also works with legislative entities—including the Select Committee on School Facilities and the Joint Appropriations Committee—along with the Governor’s Office and other oversight entities to support policy and procedure development and implementation.
This position supports long-term strategic facility planning for K-12 educational and state government facilities and community colleges, manages specialized facility studies, and contributes to the development of statewide capital planning strategies. The role also helps guide procurement-related policy and process improvements to ensure transparency, efficiency, and compliance in public construction programs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Policy and Planning Advisor combines policy, leadership, strategic planning, and oversight of agency initiatives and/or management to support statewide construction and facility initiatives.
The position:
- Advises agency leadership on legislative, regulatory, and strategic planning matters.
- Supports policy development affecting school facilities, state facilities, and procurement practices.
- Oversees facility studies and specialized projects informing statewide facility investment decisions.
- Assists in the development and implementation of long-term facility planning strategies and biennial budget requests.
- Coordinates rulemaking, design guidelines, adequacy standards, and internal policy development.
- Collaborates with legislative committees, commissions, school districts, state agencies, and consultants.
- Provides supervision to planning staff and consultants supporting statewide policy and planning initiatives.
WHY JOIN US?
At the State Construction Department, your work directly supports the infrastructure that enables Wyoming’s education system and state government operations to function effectively. From K-12 schools and community colleges to state facilities serving public safety and healthcare, the department manages programs that impact communities across the state.
This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide policy, guide long-term facility planning strategies, and support responsible stewardship of public construction investments. If you enjoy working at the intersection of public policy, planning, and infrastructure development, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence projects and policies that leave a lasting statewide impact.
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
-
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!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: Serenity Moffett / [email protected] / 307.777.6243
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at this job level.
Supervision, Administrative Support, and Advisory
-
Supervise the planning program
-
Provide strategic support and policy advice to the Director and Division Administrators
-
Review documents, issues, and proposed actions requiring leadership review
-
Develop reports and policy analyses to support agency decision-making
-
Act in an advisory capacity regarding proposed and newly enacted legislation affecting school facilities, state facilities, and procurement processes
-
Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and consultant contracts
-
Assist with procurement processes, including tracking and evaluation of consultant services
-
Leads efforts to implement new or revised initiatives within the agency
Strategic Planning and Project Management
-
Support development of statewide facility planning strategies for both educational and state facilities
-
Assist in annual facility planning and preparation of biennial capital budget requests
-
Evaluate facility needs using criteria such as facility condition, capacity, and adequacy standards
-
Assist in developing asset preservation and maintenance planning strategies
-
Provide expertise and coordination in the development of statewide strategic facility plans
Specialized Oversight
-
Oversee Most Cost-Effective Remedy (MCER) studies to identify cost-effective facility solutions for school districts
-
Manage consultants, including architects, engineers, and educational facility specialists
-
Evaluate study results and determine feasible facility improvement strategies
-
Support development and oversight of school safety and security initiatives
-
Assist with special studies related to state facilities, construction practices, and infrastructure needs
Policy and Regulation Development
-
Plan, develop, and coordinate agency rules, regulations, and policies affecting construction and facility programs
-
Assist with the development and revision of design guidelines, adequacy standards, model contracts, and agency procedures
-
Support procurement policy improvements to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in construction programs
-
Coordinate policy initiatives with the School Facilities Commission, State Building Commission, Attorney General’s Office, and legislative oversight committees
-
Ensure agency policies align with applicable statutes and regulatory requirements
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
-
Develop communication strategies and responses to school districts, state agencies, and external stakeholders
-
Prepare reports and presentations for the School Facilities Commission, State Building Commission, Select Committee on School Facilities, legislative committees, and the Governor’s Office
-
Respond to stakeholder inquiries and follow up on commission or legislative actions
-
Conduct research and present analysis supporting agency positions related to statutes, facility standards, procurement policies, and planning initiatives
PREFERENCES:
Architectural or Policy & Planning background with experience in educational or public facilities.
Experience in capital construction, facility planning, or public infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with public procurement processes related to construction and professional services.
Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Public Administration, or related field)
Approximately 15 years of professional experience managing planning, design, construction, and maintenance programs for educational or public facilities.
Relevant experience may include architecture, engineering, real estate development, facility planning, capital program management, or public infrastructure policy
KNOWLEDGE:
-
Architectural and engineering design processes.
-
Public sector policy development and regulatory frameworks.
-
Capital construction, asset preservation, and infrastructure planning.
-
Government procurement processes for construction and consulting services.
-
Leadership and supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
027 - Wyoming State Construction Department
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.