Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you ready to hit the road to success? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on a mission to build a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for our beautiful state, and we need your creative flair! We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic undergraduates to join our dynamic design team as Design Assistants. 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

Flexible work hours of 20-40 hours per week.

Human Resources Contact Tina Borgaard / 307-777-4356 / tina.borgaard1@wyo.gov

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

• Prepares plan drawings and details for highway construction projects utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
• Learns to use the current WYDOT CADD software, procedures, and basic drafting requirements to produce engineering drawings and details with extensive formal and on-the-job training
• Prints and reproduces plan drawings for distribution and peer review
• Researches as-constructed plans
• Maintains a filing system within the work area for design projects
• Incorporates quantity summary work as required to help designers meet project deadlines
• Participates in training on various computer software related to performing duties
• Maintains familiarization with department policies and procedures relative to drafting and engineering plan development and other areas in general
• Identifies and resolves problems by gathering or reviewing information gathered by others, analyzing and resolving problems, or recommending the solutions to designers and supervisor

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those students with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the field of engineering.

**The offer of employment to the selected candidate is contingent upon full-time enrollment in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Wyoming by the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE:

Necessary Special Requirements

• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods
• May work in adverse environmental conditions
• May work in close proximity to high-speed traffic

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm all newly hired employees' eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• This is an entry-level position requiring no prior training or experience.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Design Squads students are not required to take any courses during the summer term but may take summer classes if they wish to do so.
• Design Squad students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25.
• After starting in the Design Squad, students are required to work year-round, including summers, for at least 80 hours in the calendar month.
• You must also submit a personal resume, transcripts of relevant course work, letter(s) of recommendation, and a personal statement (at least 1/2 page long) stating why the candidate is interested in the employment opportunity at the following mailing or email address or attached to the online application.

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  **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position
  • Acceptance of a permanent part-time or non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • 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, and 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-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Engineering & Planning - Highway Development - Project Development

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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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