Transit Specialist 2025-02490

About the Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Transit Specialist for the Planning Program. This position will lead the coordination of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) program within the Agency’s Local Government Programs to support and elevate Wyoming’s multi-modal transportation system; foster strategic alignment among State and Local public agencies to ensure the efficient, effective use of federal and state resources—maximizing program impact while upholding strong fiscal stewardship and advancing transportation quality statewide.

This position offers: 

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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.
 
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356


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

• Coordinates and administers Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs and grant funding for local and state transit providers
• Maintains statewide transit vehicle inventory and oversees fleet performance to ensure a state of good repair
• Develops bus and capital purchase specifications; manages bidding, procurement, and contract processes
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local transit regulations through document reviews and site visits
• Assists transit providers with grant applications, agreements, and project implementation
• Analyzes trends in compliance issues and develops training materials and corrective actions
• Develops internal policies and procedures; coordinates regulatory adoption and provides policy guidance and training
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including WYTRANS Board, local transit agencies, federal partners, and state agencies
• Responds to policy inquiries from local and federal entities
• Tracks project costs, processes reimbursement requests, and maintains accurate program documentation

Position Duties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have the ability to communicate complex information and relate it to individuals who may have never worked in a federal aid program with all of their complexities
• Foundational understanding of contract requirements
• Strong knowledge of legislative, executive, and federal government processes and financial transactions

   Minimum Qualifications

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-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 , 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 non-exempt/exempt 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. 

Other Qualifications