District Manager (Engineering Manager II) 2026-00847

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.

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• 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
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Terra Poling [email protected] 307-352-3048 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

Education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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, 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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Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! . 01

(ENEG15) Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG15) Do you have a Master's Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG15) Do you have a Doctorate Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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(ENEG15) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than three (3) year of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

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• (ENEG15) Do you possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) License? (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
• Yes
• No

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Do you have skills in customer service, both written and verbal?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to demonstrate excellent skills with oral communication and public speaking?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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• Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question