Construction and Field Survey Specialist 2026-00453
State of Wyoming, Buffalo, Wyoming, United States, 82834
General Description
Open Until Filled
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is now seeking a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist located in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains and is a small‑town living at its finest.
Nearby outdoor activities involve hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross‑country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and a four‑star golf course.
Billings, Montana’s amenities are just over a two‑hour drive from Buffalo, and Wyoming has no state income tax.
Under limited supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Specialist will perform tasks required to formulate recommendations for highway projects’ preliminary designs and construction to provide a safe, high‑quality, and efficient transportation system.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package.
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator at compensationcalculator.wyo.gov.
Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith / 307‑674‑2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov
Essential Functions
Perform surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.
Observe, monitor, and oversee highway and highway‑related construction performed by contractors.
Field‑test materials, check work against specifications, and confer with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
Verify and document work activities; regularly monitor and inspect work and calculate payment of contractors.
Maintain crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record‑keeping and/or contract administration activities.
Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
Assist in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
Prepare and check documentation to be sent to the district finals office.
Oversee minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating the work schedule of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control.
Organize project records; review and check project documentation.
Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
Perform topographic surveys, aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
Execute survey tasks such as drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.
Perform minor surveying computations (slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills).
Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
Inspect paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform basic engineering computations (areas, volumes, material spread rates).
Review and learn traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
Perform more complex lab tests of samples and document results for QA/QC purposes.
Attend and complete all designated training to maintain required certifications and perform inspections.
Preferences Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 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
Defensive Driving
QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete
ACI Concrete Level 2
AASHTO Certification
Knowledge
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 calculations/formulas.
Knowledge of construction inspection (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 methods, equipment, and the ability to apply upload and download of survey files.
Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Substitution:
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.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
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
Physical Working Conditions
Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
Working around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Work outdoors extensively in various inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, and wet).
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.
Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during the construction season.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
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.
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
Temporary employees accepting a full‑time position.
Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be 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.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is now seeking a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist located in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains and is a small‑town living at its finest.
Nearby outdoor activities involve hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross‑country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and a four‑star golf course.
Billings, Montana’s amenities are just over a two‑hour drive from Buffalo, and Wyoming has no state income tax.
Under limited supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Specialist will perform tasks required to formulate recommendations for highway projects’ preliminary designs and construction to provide a safe, high‑quality, and efficient transportation system.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package.
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator at compensationcalculator.wyo.gov.
Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith / 307‑674‑2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov
Essential Functions
Perform surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.
Observe, monitor, and oversee highway and highway‑related construction performed by contractors.
Field‑test materials, check work against specifications, and confer with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
Verify and document work activities; regularly monitor and inspect work and calculate payment of contractors.
Maintain crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record‑keeping and/or contract administration activities.
Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
Assist in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
Prepare and check documentation to be sent to the district finals office.
Oversee minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating the work schedule of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control.
Organize project records; review and check project documentation.
Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
Perform topographic surveys, aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
Execute survey tasks such as drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.
Perform minor surveying computations (slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills).
Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
Inspect paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform basic engineering computations (areas, volumes, material spread rates).
Review and learn traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
Perform more complex lab tests of samples and document results for QA/QC purposes.
Attend and complete all designated training to maintain required certifications and perform inspections.
Preferences Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 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
Defensive Driving
QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete
ACI Concrete Level 2
AASHTO Certification
Knowledge
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 calculations/formulas.
Knowledge of construction inspection (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 methods, equipment, and the ability to apply upload and download of survey files.
Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Substitution:
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.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
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
Physical Working Conditions
Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
Working around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Work outdoors extensively in various inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, and wet).
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.
Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during the construction season.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
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.
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
Temporary employees accepting a full‑time position.
Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be 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.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.
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