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Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as our next Assistant State Traffic Engineer! We're looking for a management-level traffic engineer, skilled in design and operations. The safe and effective transportation system of Wyoming depends on a knowledgeable professional engineer overseeing three design teams, as well as leading operational duties that keep the system up-to-date. Based in Cheyenne, WY, this position is perfect for a forward-thinking assistant traffic engineer with a passion for safety, innovation, and results. Your work will ensure that we achieve WYDOT's ambitious mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Job Responsibility:
Administers the state traffic program’s functional areas consisting of traffic design and operations
Oversight of the design of traffic control devices (signs, signals, work zone TCDs, and markings)
Oversight of the maintenance and operation of signs, signals, and markings
Confers with representatives of other programs and the districts on projects being added to the STIP
Reviews and approves program correspondence, traffic studies, and other inspection reports prepared by subordinate supervisors
Supervises and interacts with subordinate staff, responsible for personnel staffing, personnel issues, program organizational structure, position control, employee development, related training, hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and employee health and safety
Confers with program staff members and other program managers to discuss issues, philosophy, and plans, coordinate activities, and resolve issues
Prepares information for and coordinates with other programs and divisions to ensure the department's strategic goals are met
Prepares, reviews, and administers the program’s budget
Establishes, reviews, monitors, and revises performance measures to optimize staff and resources
Plans, schedules, and monitors the functional areas' work and training activities to ensure program and department goals are met
Develops program goals, objectives, and performance measures to align with WYDOT's mission, goals, vision, and values
Writes and reviews policies and operating procedures for the state traffic program and reviews those that may affect the program's operation written by others
Conducts staff meetings to discuss all functional areas and activities within the program
Participates in Department task forces to address traffic design and operational issues, research, and make recommendations on revised specifications, policies, and procedures
Represents program/department at the local, departmental, state, regional, and national levels
Participates in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) committees and collaborates with other state representatives, academia, and contractors to review research activities, develop traffic design criteria, specification language, and design guides.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)
5-7 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineering Manager I
Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.)
Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involved in organizational planning, coordination, and execution of an engineering setting.
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower requirements, and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of the personnel rules and the ability to interpret and implement these in daily activities.
Knowledge of traffic design principles and the fundamentals relating to highway geometrics, identification, and evaluation of potential safety improvements/countermeasures, and construction and maintenance practices.
Skills in effective oral and written communication.
Ability to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to outside agencies, public partners, engineers, and technicians.
Ability to work well with others and to identify the nature of problems to arrive at a concise resolution.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, and identify the best individual to complete a task.
Ability to supervise professional and technical employees engaged in a variety of work assignments.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data to develop and monitor a budget.
What we offer:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Pension Plan with a 14.94% state contribution
Optional 457B Retirement Plan with a state contribution
Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
Moving Expense Reimbursement for qualifying candidates