Construction & Field Survey Survey Specialist 2024-02458

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

Jackson Hole is hopping with many activities and wildlife right at our fingertips. Quick trips to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, skiing, biking, rafting, wildlife viewing, and much more are available to residents and tourists. Jackson is a great place for foodies, artists, and shoppers that are unmatched in any mountain town. Travel over the Teton Pass from Idaho is popular among commuters. Wyoming is one of seven states with no income tax.  

• Performs various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.
• Responsible for minor construction projects.
• Observes monitors, and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.
• Fields test materials; checks work against specifications and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
• Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, determine utility conflicts, contact utility companies for notification of highway projects, and confirm utility conflicts.
• Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
• Verifies and documents work activities.
• Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates the payment of contractors.
• Maintains crew diaries and logs in support of departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.
• Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• 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.
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
• Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.
• Prepares and checks the documentation to be sent to the district finals office.
• Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating subordinates' work schedules, and working with a contractor for quality control.
• Prepares and updates reports as needed.
• Assists and supports the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


Preference may be given to applicants with 2-4 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

• Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring. Review design and construction methods.
• Knowledge of construction trades and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas.
• Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of documentation of project records.
• Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
• Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
• Knowledge of material testing.
• Ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
• Knowledge of computers and calculators.
• Knowledge of surveying, surveying methods, equipment, and the ability to apply to upload & download survey files.
• Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes.

• FLSA:  Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• **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.

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.