Tnst09-2024-00663-Senior Staff Technician-Cheyenne

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT is currently seeking a Senior Staff Technician responsible for assisting district staff maintenance, traffic, and engineering operations with the coordination of activities, equipment, and workforce to complete district projects in a timely and efficient manner within the established budget.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring BonusSee notes for eligibility

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%

• Optional 457B plan with a state contribution

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4103

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Utilize many highly technical programs such as Agile Assets, ERP, MicroStation, and other agency-specific reporting programs

• May require this position to be highly specialized in their skills for a specific expertise

• Develop Agile Assets beginning, intermediate, and advanced training materials

• Provide in-person and online Agile Assets training

• Make budgetary recommendations and provide research in their area of expertise

• Provide work direction and guidance for lower-grade Staff Technicians

• Assist in the development of department policies and procedures

• Plan and conduct statewide meetings

• Train and/or coach district staff in the area of expertise

• May have the authority to make purchases to accomplish their job

• Work on Special Projects as assigned

• May travel extensively in the field and provide investigative expertise in particular areas for the specialized needs of WYDOT.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Experience using Agile Assets and ERP (Peoplesoft).

Training experience (in person and virtually)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of OSHA, DEQ, and EPA rules & regulations

• Knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and current practices of management, including bidding and purchasing practices, maintenance operations, and budgeting

• Extensive knowledge of computer operations, software functionality, and integration to include: Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet information gathering, designing, and web-based integrated ERP linear asset management and financial reporting systems (Agile Assets & PeopleSoft)

• Skills in effectively communicating oral and written communication with the ability to receive orders and directions and relate them to others within the department and outside the department in a clear and concise manner

• Skills in interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with WYDOT, Local, State, Federal Governmental, and non-governmental personnel to include legal representatives, engineers, managers, and work crews

• Knowledge of Hazardous Material spill response, clean-up, and disposal procedures.

• Skills in evaluations, decision-making, work leadership, and management, including estimating materials, workforce, and equipment needs

• Skills in basic engineering and accounting calculations and techniques with the ability to make accurate computations using personal computers and calculators relating to highway budgeting and planning concepts

• Displays self-motivation, direction, and independent judgment in determining work methods

• Effectively and professionally deals with conflict and controversial issues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in TransportationOccupational Groups)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Transportation Occupational Groups) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Staff Technician II

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Transportation Occupational Groups) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Staff Technician II

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor data collection and asset condition evaluation may be seasonally required

• Overnight travel may be occasionally required

• Occasionally stand for at least 15-minute periods, and walk at least 1 mile when in the field.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• 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

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent 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.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation

• WYDOT-Chief Engineer

• Field Operations

• Maintenance Staff

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.