District Manager (Engineering Manager II) 2026-00847

District Manager (Engineering Manager II) 2026-00847

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District Manager (Engineering Manager II) 2026-00847

Salary

$10,873.20 - $12,081.33 Monthly

Location

Rock Springs, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00847

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

03/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

ENEG15

• Description

• Benefits

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time District Engineer for District 3 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This leadership position is responsible for developing, managing, and directing operating procedures, budgets, project and work activities, and resources to ensure the transportation district meets the agency’s mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan.

Discover your next career opportunity in beautiful Western Wyoming, where breathtaking mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, and year-round outdoor recreation create an unmatched quality of life. From world-class skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to hiking, fishing, and rafting in the summer, Western Wyoming offers adventure just minutes from your doorstep. Enjoy welcoming communities, wide-open spaces, and stunning landscapes while building a meaningful career that supports the safety and infrastructure of the traveling public. Join our team and experience the perfect balance of professional growth and the natural beauty that makes Western Wyoming an exceptional place to live and work.

• This position is an At-Will position.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resource Contact: Terra [email protected]

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

• Administers the district's functional areas consisting of construction, maintenance, traffic, facilities, and equipment and appoints qualified individuals to ensure work activities are completed in a timely, efficient, and organized fashion.

• Supervises and interacts with subordinate staff, responsible for personnel staffing, personnel issues, district organizational structure, position control, employee development, related training, hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and employee health and safety.

• Interviews and hires staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance.

• Confers with District staff members and other program managers to discuss issues, philosophy, plans, coordinate activities, and resolve issues.

• Prepares information for and coordinates with other divisions to ensure the strategic goals of the department are met.

• Prepares, reviews, and administers the district budget, including construction, maintenance, traffic, facilities, and equipment program.

• Establishes, reviews, monitors, and revises performance measures to optimize staff and resources.

• Interacts and coordinates with local governments, developers, legislators, transportation commissioners, media, and the general public regarding strategic planning for the local area transportation systems and how those impacts affect the State Highway System.

• Recommends reviews and negotiates contractual agreements.

• Recommends and evaluates projects to ensure objectives are met, determines best practices, approves completed projects/activities.

• Develops district goals, objectives, and performance measures to align with WYDOT's mission, goals, vision, and balanced scorecard.

• Monitors district work activities to ensure goals are being met.

• Participates in Department task forces to address design and construction-related issues and recommend revised specifications, policies, and procedures.

• Represents program/department at the local, departmental, state, regional, and national levels.

• Researches and develops activities related to departmental goals.

• Resolves critical engineering problems and departmental conflicts.

• Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those applicants with demonstrated skills in customer service, both written and verbal.

Preference may be given to applicants willing to demonstrate excellent skills with oral communication and public speaking.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving strategic planning, visioning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, regulations, and policies.

• Knowledge of State personnel rules and how to interpret and implement these in daily activities.

• Knowledge of design, construction, and regulatory specifications, standards, and operating methods.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data to develop and monitor a budget

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineering Manager I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

• The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

• This is an At-Will position that serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

• 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 (http://www.e-verify.gov) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Administration

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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.

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 means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage– medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• Voluntary Benefits– including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts

• Multiple retirement options– including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security

• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules– vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility– for those with qualifying student loans

• Training and professional development– to support your career growth and advancement

• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts

• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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