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Lead, Protect, and Make a Statewide Impact
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Environmental Services Manager within the Planning Division. Lead a team of environmental professionals specializing in wildlife, wetlands, reclamation, cultural resources, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
Oversee environmental analysis and documentation that support transportation project development and secure federal funding, while collaborating with state and federal agencies and WYDOT leadership.
Make a difference for Wyoming by advancing transportation infrastructure while protecting the state’s natural and cultural resources.
This position offers:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
See notes for eligibility
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
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides leadership and direction for the Environmental Services Program through supervision of the Natural Resources and NEPA supervisors
- Develops and maintains relationships with WYDOT internal programs and state and federal agencies to facilitate project coordination
- Attends and participates in Project Control System (PCS) scoping meetings, policy development meetings, special topic groups, and other activities as needed
- Provides guidance to staff on consultant selection and direction for NEPA, wildlife, wetlands, cultural, and historical properties
- Serves as WYDOT's representative of the Governor's Sage-grouse Executive Team and serves on the AASHTO natural resources committee
- Develops, tracks, and adheres to an annual budget that includes overseeing consultant budgets and approvals
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Wyoming environmental law and permitting processes; federal environmental law and requirements applicable to delegated programs; general understanding of regional environmental programs and requirements
- Ability to successfully supervise a diverse staff of technical experts
- Expertise or familiarity with one to several natural resource issues
- Expertise or familiarity with the application of the National Environmental Policy Act and other associated environmental acts including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Section 106 and 4(f)
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including review and editing
- Knowledge of conflict resolution
- Ability to guide and motivate others
- Knowledge of transportation or linear projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree(typically in The Sciences)
Experience:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Program Supervisor
OR
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
6-8 years of progressive work (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Program Supervisor
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Specific to each agency, please refer to recruitment.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative requires extensive travel.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- 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.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
- Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been 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.
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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.