Transportation Management Center Seasonal Senior Specialist 2026-02232
Salary
$26.45 - $29.76 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Temporary Full-time
Job Number
2026-02232
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
ATTP99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
Multiple temporary positions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking two TMC Seasonal Senior Specialists for the GIS/ITS program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. These positions are a lead for shift operators whose primary function is to communicate safety-related information to the traveling public in order to reduce crashes, closures, and fatalities while improving the efficiency of Wyoming highways.
Cheyenne is steadily growing on the Front Range while still honoring the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - which is held the last week of July.
Human Resource Contact: amy.vigil1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Provides critical safety information concerning roadways 24 hours per day.
Requires a great deal of judgment to draw information from various sensors (weather, speed, visibility, traffic volume, webcams, etc.) as well as from reports of plow operators, maintenance forepersons, and volunteer citizens.
Provides technical expertise in the TMC.
Assigns duties to shift workers.
Review/audit work of shift workers.
Maintains organization of the crew during demanding times to ensure optimal efficiency of the TMC.
Recommends new/modified policies and procedures, as well as ensures compliance with existing policies and procedures.
Acts as an intermediary between employees and departments and trains new employees.
Conducts preparedness training to analyze points of weakness and areas of strength when responding to various public safety issues.
Monitors the particular project/program and ensures devices are properly maintained.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in a network operations type of environment and must possess leadership skills.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of ITS devices used by WYDOT.
Proficiency in using general office software such as Microsoft Office 2008 and more complex/specialized computer programs such as Citrix, Skyline DMS, and IRIS (Intelligent Roadway Information System).
The ability to quickly learn additional programs and/or adapt to software updates is essential.
Ability to work with the crew and maintain calm communication in order to lead the crew during high-stress times and in life-threatening situations.
Ability to be an intermediary between the supervisor and other operators, and assign duties while acting as the shift leader.
In-depth knowledge of the highways for the entire state of Wyoming and devices controlled by the TMC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
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.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.
Human Resource Contact: amy.vigil1@wyo.gov
Non Benefit Position
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: dispatch, intelligent transportation devices, working with computer based systems experience.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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This job requires shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you willing to work all of these shifts?
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Do you have experience in a network operation type of environment?
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Do you possess leadership skills?
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Please describe your leadership skills.
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.
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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 veterans 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.
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(AA) 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.
Required Question
Employer State of Wyoming
Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the
General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
| Location | Cheyenne, WY |
| Salary | $26.45–$29.76 Per Hour |
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