TNST09-2024-00432-Senior Traffic Staff Technician-Rock Springs - State of Wyoming

 
For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website:  https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/administration/strategic_performance/mission_vision_values_1.html 

This position offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

• 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

Rock Springs is the 5th largest city in Wyoming and is known for outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, and golfing as well as activities at the nearby Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The city celebrates “International Day” each summer with a festival where the foods, costumes, and traditions of the town's ancestors are recreated. Rock Springs is home to Western Wyoming Community College and Wyoming’s Big Show Carnival. All this while enjoying no state income tax!

Human Resource Contact: Terra Poling/ 307-352-3048/ terra.poling1@wyo.gov

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

 

• May travel extensively in the field to collect traffic data, site visits, sign inventory, and other traffic-related items for the district.
• Using WYDOT policy and applicable state statutes, this position will administer WYDOT access applications and permits.
• Works closely with local maintenance foremen and area maintenance supervisors to track and document access permits through the construction phase and final acceptance.
• Maintains the access database.
• Performs various traffic studies in accordance with MUTCD and WYDOT standards. Studies include speed studies, intersection turning movement studies, school, and pedestrian studies, etc.
• Analyzes collected traffic data and makes recommendations to the District Traffic Engineer for further action.
• Using past history and future needs prepares the fiscal year budget for the District Traffic program, which includes labor, equipment, materials, training, travel, and overhead. Uses PeopleSoft and Agile Assets software to prepare and submit the budget.
• Monitors and prepares budget reports throughout the fiscal year for the District Traffic program.
• Assists the District Traffic crew in various tasks to assist in their productivity
• Promote teamwork and a positive workplace.
• Submits and maintains sign requisitions in coordination with District maintenance and traffic crews. 
• Orders and maintains the District's annual paint and bead shipments.