Construction and Field Survey Specialist 2026-01835

<div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Open Until Filled" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2727/jobpostings/image/WYDOT%20Updated%20Recruitment%20Logo%209_2014.jpg" style="width: 620px"></div><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Open Until Filled</strong></div><div style="text-align: left">&nbsp;<br><strong><br>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</strong> &nbsp;</div><br><p>The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Construction &amp; Inspection Specialist to support the delivery of safe, high-quality transportation projects across the state. This position plays a critical role in ensuring highway construction projects meet established standards through detailed inspections, testing, and documentation. The role combines technical expertise with hands-on fieldwork, offering a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, inspecting construction activities, testing materials, monitoring contractor performance for compliance with plans and specifications, reviewing project plans for accuracy, identifying potential conflicts, and ensuring proper sampling and testing procedures are followed. The position also requires maintaining thorough and accurate project documentation, preparing pay estimates, and completing final contract records, making strong attention to detail essential.</p><p>This position is located in Basin, Wyoming, a community established in 1896 and known as the “Lilac City” due to its deep agricultural roots and charm. Basin sits in the heart of the Bighorn Basin near the Bighorn Mountains, providing access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round, including camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and swimming. In addition to an exceptional quality of life, Wyoming offers a unique financial advantage as one of only nine states with no state income tax, making it an attractive place to live and work.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to infrastructure projects that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for communities across Wyoming while enjoying the benefits of living in a scenic and outdoor-oriented environment.</p><br><div style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); text-align: left">This position offers:</div><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong>**$2,000 Hiring Bonus**&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic">See notes for eligibility</span><br><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt; list-style-type: disc; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center; padding: 0 0 0 40px" type="disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left">Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left">Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left">State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left">Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays</li></ul><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/administration/strategic_performance/mission_vision_values_1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click Here</a></span></span><br><br><div><strong>Human Resource Contact: 307-568-3427 / Jesse Maschke / <a>[email protected]</a></strong></div><br><br><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong>&nbsp; The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.<br><br><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Performs various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.</li><li>Responsible for minor construction projects.</li><li>Observers, monitors, and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.</li><li>Fields test materials; checks work against specifications and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews.</li><li>Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, determine utility conflicts, contact utility companies to notify highway projects, and confirm utility conflicts.</li><li>Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.</li><li>Verifies and documents work activities.</li><li>Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates the payment of contractors.</li><li>Maintains crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.</li><li>Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.</li><li>Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.</li><li>Anticipates potential problems before going to contract.</li><li>Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.</li><li>Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.</li><li>Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.</li><li>Prepares and checks the documentation to be sent to the district finals office.</li><li>Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating subordinates' work schedules, and working with contractors for quality control.</li><li>Prepares and updates reports as needed.</li><li>Assists and supports the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.</li></ul><br><br><strong>PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><br>Preference&nbsp;may be given to applicants with 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing.<br><br>**Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications/licenses:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; *Valid Driver's License<div style="margin-left: 40px">*Defensive Driving<br>*QC/QA Certification in Soils &amp; Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete<br>*Asphalt Concrete, Soil &amp; Aggregate<br>*WYDOT&nbsp;Portland Cement Concrete<br>*ACI Concrete Level 2</div><div style="margin-left: 40px">*American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification</div><br><br><strong>KNOWLEDGE:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring. Review design and construction methods.</li><li>Knowledge of&nbsp;construction trades and practices.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.</li><li>Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas.</li><li>Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.</li><li>Knowledge of documentation of project records.</li><li>Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.</li><li>Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.</li><li>Knowledge of material testing.</li><li>Ability to perform complicated computer calculations.</li><li>Knowledge of computers and calculators.</li><li>Knowledge of surveying, surveying methods, equipment, and the ability to apply to upload &amp; download survey files.</li><li>Knowledge of contract time, administration &amp; contract changes.</li></ul>&nbsp;<div><br><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Education &amp; Experience Substitution:</strong><br>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<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</strong><br>None</div><div><div><br></div><div><strong>OR</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><div>Associate's Degree</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Experience:</strong></div><div>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</div>&nbsp;</div><br><div><strong>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</strong><br><br>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.</li><li>Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.</li><li>Work outdoors extensively in various inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, and wet.</li><li>Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and lift up to fifty pounds; safely lift and move necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.</li><li>Must be available to work Monday through Saturday, 12 hours a day during the construction season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional&nbsp;overnight travel is required.</li></ul><br><br><strong>NOTES:</strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</div>&nbsp;<ul><li>FLSA:&nbsp; Non-Exempt</li><li>WYDOT&nbsp;will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.</li><li>E-Verify:&nbsp;WYDOT&nbsp;uses&nbsp;E-Verify, an Internet-based&nbsp;system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired&nbsp;employees to work in the United States. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="http://www.e-verify.gov" style="color: inherit; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); cursor: pointer"><span style="color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">E-Verify</span></a>, including your rights and&nbsp;responsibilities.</li><li>The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit"><strong><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus</span></strong></strong><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; list-style-type: circle"><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.&nbsp;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: circle; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><br><br><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline">here</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">&nbsp;to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.</span><br><br>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.<br><br>URL:&nbsp;<a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm</a><br><br>The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.<br><div><em>Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.</em><br>&nbsp;</div>