Job Description

Description and Functions

Closes June 30, 2023

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The State of Wyoming is looking for an innovative, strategic, and unifying leader to serve as the Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor and acts as the agency liaison with the Wyoming Legislature. The Director develops and oversees policy and regulations to help create a safe and effective transportation system for Wyoming. The Director administers the organization and operation of the WYDOT through the Chief Engineer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer and the administrators of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Support Services and Aeronautics. The Director sets regulations with the Transportation Commission, Aeronautics Commission and the Public Safety Communications Commission to meet statutory requirements and fulfill the Department\'s mission. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Wyoming and its citizens, all while getting to live in Wyoming with all of its wonderful amenities.

The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor and will be expected to manage the budget, personnel, and policies for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The Director shall do the following:

Establish administrative policy for the department.

Adopt regulations with approval from agency commissions.

Implement programs designed to minimize road hazards and loss of life.

Upon request, assist a municipality, county or other local governmental entity with transportation projects outside the jurisdiction of WYDOT.

Human Resource Contact: Cristina Taylor / 307-777-4362 / cristina.taylor@wyo.gov

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

Provide inspiration, leadership and direction to Department staff.

Problem solve using consent building strategies.

Provide oversight and coordination with Executive Staff.

Provide oversight of teams, providing agency direction.

Promulgate rules and policies.

Enforce statutory compliance.

Prepare and present WYDOT\'s biennium agency budget.

Review incident reports, compile statistics and analyze data.

Develop, maintain, and oversee safety programs.

Work closely with the Governor and Wyoming Legislature to implement political directives and assist with the formulation and interpretation of state statutes as they relate to WYDOT.

Attend commission meetings and keep members informed about federal, state and local transportation issues, programs, projects and policies that impact WYDOT.

Prepare and provide written and oral presentations to legislative committees regarding current and future initiatives.

Provide press interviews.

Manage responses to general public inquiries.

Represent the State of Wyoming and the Department at local, state and national events.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, engineering or closely related field.

Preference may be given to candidates who have at least five years of work experience in public administration, transportation or closely related field.

Preference may be given to candidates who have relevant licenses and/or certifications.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation and public safety related programs.

Knowledge of transportation industry terms, contracts, procurement processes, and delivery methods.

Knowledge of government processes, including legislative and administrative, as well as the guiding principles and concepts underlying these processes.

Knowledge of laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, standards, rules and regulations pertaining to transportation and public safety.

Skilled in policy making, decision making, and direction of work activities.

Skilled communicator in a variety of settings with the ability to present difficult concepts to all audiences.

Ability to develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with transportation stakeholders including the Wyoming Legislature, affected industries and the public.

Ability to prepare, present and defend a budget.

Knowledge of working with a board of directors or an oversight committee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some activities that require a full range of body movement to include climbing, walking, standing, bending, balancing, kneeling, crawling, etc.

Ability to carry light items and drive an automobile.

Travel will be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an at-will position, which serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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