State Pupil Transportation Director

Salary: $6,612.67 Monthly
Location : Statewide, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01277
Department: Department of Education
Division: Education
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ETEP10


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
* This position offers full-time telework, with occasional required in-office attendance.
* The selected applicant may live anywhere in Wyoming.

The State Pupil Transportation Director serves as the statewide authority for pupil transportation programs, providing leadership, oversight, and technical expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant transportation services for Wyoming students. This role supports local educational agencies through regulation development, data analysis, technical assistance, and collaboration with state and national stakeholders, while advancing best practices in pupil transportation and driver safety.
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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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Serve as the State Pupil Transportation Director, overseeing Wyoming's Pupil Transportation Program
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) using in-depth knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations, industry standards, and best practices
• Communicate and interpret applicable statutes, administrative rules, and federal requirements
• Develop, update, and promulgate administrative rules as needed
• Maintain and annually update transportation resources published by WDE
• Communicate regularly with district transportation supervisors to identify needs and provide timely support
• Represent Wyoming at national meetings, trainings, and transportation-related convenings
• Manage and analyze transportation program data using SQL, databases, and spreadsheet tools
• Review, audit, validate, and resolve discrepancies in transportation data submitted by LEAs
• Maintain the statewide pupil transportation vehicle fleet inventory
• Prepare data summaries and reports for WDE publications, legislative committees, and public stakeholders
• Develop and execute data queries in response to internal and external information requests
• Author, publish, and present transportation-related reports to legislative bodies and other groups
• Lead the Wyoming Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee
• Identify annual priorities and initiatives for the committee. Plan and facilitate committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, recordings, and work plans
• Participate in and support workshops, conferences, and professional development activities related to pupil transportation
• Coordinate the annual request for school bus bids in accordance with established procedures
• Review and maintain vehicle specifications aligned with the National Congress on School Transportation Specifications and Procedures Manual
• Collaborate with the Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee to review specifications before vendor bid release
• Maintain professional relationships with vehicle vendors to promote best practices in procurement
• Provide oversight of high school driver education programs statewide
• Serve as liaison between the Wyoming Departments of Education and Transportation
• Review, approve, and monitor driver education programs to ensure compliance with state rules
• Promote student driver safety across Wyoming
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in pupil transportation, education administration, or related state or local government programs. Knowledge of Wyoming and federal pupil transportation laws, rules, and regulations, experience interpreting policy, analyzing program data, and preparing reports. Additional preference will be given for applicants with proficiency in databases, Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state and federal pupil transportation regulations, statutes, rules, policies, and best practices
• Strong written, oral, public, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with transportation stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, and transportation staff
• Knowledge of public policy, management procedures, and agency operations
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate federal, state, and local requirements, statutes, rules, and regulations
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills
• Ability to foster teamwork, collaboration, and effective use of time and resources to achieve department objectives
• Leadership skills with the ability to anticipate issues and apply sound judgment across a broad range of situations
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, including Excel and Google Sheets, and ability to use mathematical computations to analyze data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)


Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This position offers full-time telework, with occasional required in-office attendance.
• Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education.
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire.
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check.

Supplemental Information
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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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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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.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(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.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03


(ETEP10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Education or Instruction? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: full time experience as certified teacher, trainer, instructor, or full time responsibility for an educational program at the level of an education program analyst.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have experience in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have experience with data analysis?

• Yes
• No

07


(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08


(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's 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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(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.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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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 veteran's 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.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A) 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 have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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