District Right-of-Way & Asset Operations Lead Job Basin Wyoming USA,Management

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Staff Technician to serve WYDOT District 5 in Basin, Wyoming. This leadership-focused role provides district-level oversight of right-of-way administration, permit management, contract coordination, budgeting, and maintenance operations, ensuring projects and programs are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state statutes and environmental regulations. The position plays a critical role in balancing the needs of the public, adjacent landowners, and utility companies with department infrastructure priorities and safety standards.

The Senior Staff Technician is instrumental in identifying and developing projects for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) inclusion, preparing cost estimates, and managing fiscal and inventory controls through enterprise asset systems such as ERP, Agile Assets, and People Soft. This role also coordinates emergency response efforts related to severe weather and hazardous material incidents, helping protect Wyoming’s transportation system and the traveling public.

By promoting workforce development, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and clear communication across internal teams, external agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders, this position serves as a cornerstone of District 5 operations.

Located in the heart of the Bighorn Basin, the town of Basin—established in 1896 and proudly known as the “Lilac City”—offers an exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bighorn Mountains, the area provides abundant opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and swimming. Combined with Wyoming’s advantage of no state income tax, this opportunity offers both professional impact and an outstanding lifestyle.

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! for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resources Contact:
Jesse Maschke /jesse.maschke1 /

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

May travel extensively in the field and provide investigative expertise in particular areas for specialized needs of WYDOT.
Using WYDOT policy and applicable state statutes, this position works closely with individual citizens, adjacent landowners, and public utility companies to balance their needs with WYDOT Right of Way and infrastructure concerns in the review, approval, and administration of Utility Permits and Licenses, Fencing Agreements, Landscaping permits, Right of Way encroachments and other miscellaneous WYDOT permits.
Develops, administers, and coordinates various repair and maintenance contracts and other programs that affect WYDOT right of way, property, facilities, and personnel.
Identify projects to include State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and complete field estimates for quantity, cost, and details required to execute the project…