Local Government Lead

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

WYDOT is seeking a full-time Senior Policy & Planning Analyst in the Planning / Local Government Coordination Office. This position will lead a team to administer the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state funds that pass through WYDOT to Local Public Agencies (LPA), ensuring effective use of the funds while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

This position includes:

• 2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
• Relocation Assistance

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! Detailed information is available online or by watching a brief informational video about our benefit package.

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

• Leads the team to perform as a liaison to Local Public Agencies (LPA) to answer questions, attends public meetings to explain the application of programs, seeks participants in under-performing programs, and assists the LPA in successfully executing their projects
• Coordinates and manages state-wide programs/policies and long and short range planning
• Mediates and resolves policy or planning disputes
• Coordinates and evaluates feedback and processes from city and county governments and recommends changes if necessary
• Meets with and reviews work of consultants or others preparing planning studies, grant applications, proposals, and project designs
• Facilitates and/or represents WYDOT on committees
• Promotes and administers plans and policies
• Develops, reviews and interprets WYDOT and Commission policies and procedures
• Interprets state and federal statutes
• Performs reviews and audits of LPA work and documentation to ensure state and federal rules are complied with, and mediates a response when work does not comply
• Compiles data, conducts analysis and evaluation of data and prepares reports for use in the evaluation of the effectiveness of policies and programs
• May have supervisory responsibilities, including directing work, setting goals and ensuring that staff meets those goals
• Advertises and gathers proposals from the LPAs for projects, working with LPAs to ensure proposals are proper
• Completes necessary reporting, both federal and state

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information
• Knowledge of federal and state contract requirements
• Strong knowledge of legislative, executive, and federal government processes and financial transactions
• Experience with Google Drive and the associated work products

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Business)

Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III

OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst III

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

• Travel is required in this position

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• 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 are listed in this notice.

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 for the most recent version.