Executive Assistant

Salary: $27.39 - $30.43 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02500
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: BAAS06


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. We are now seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to join our team in beautiful Cheyenne, Wyoming.


The successful candidate is required to deliver high-level operational and administrative support as an integral member of the executive support team. Serves as a welcoming, professional primary point of contact for department leadership, this role ensures seamless daily operations through proactive calendar management, complex logistics coordination, and exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
This position Offers: $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)
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! Click here for detailed information , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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

• Serving as a liaison between leadership and stakeholders-answering phone calls, managing emails, vetting inbound requests, welcoming visitors, and delivering professional, customer-focused representation.
• Managing complex, overlapping executive schedules independently, resolving high-level calendar conflicts, and balancing competing priorities across multiple departments.
• Planning complex travel itineraries, managing logistics for executive-led and commission events. Support the commission secretary with both on and off-site meeting logistics, including basic support of various online and streaming platforms and basic technology support. Assist in the organization and submission of meeting agendas and materials and processing invoices and reimbursement requests. Serve as backup to the Commission Secretary as needed
• Draft and refine communications for internal and external stakeholders. Prepare briefing documents and presentations and maintain accurate business records across multiple executives within the department.
• Provide dedicated administrative support to the Information Technology Advisory Group (ITAG) by maintaining accurate tracking logs, Google Forms, managing approval workflows, addressing WYDOT staff questions about the process, and attending committee meetings.
• Additional duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those persons with higher-level clerical and administrative assistant skills and computer experience..
KNOWLEDGE:

• Exceptional customer service skills and creative problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of business administration concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of record keeping, task tracking, and archiving.
• Knowledge of database development and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in technical editing for the review of manuals, policies, procedures, and briefs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Support Specialist I


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Support Specialist I
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.
• Some travel may be required to support the executive team and commissions.

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. Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full time permanent 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; 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.

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.

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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 9 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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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax .
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01


(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


(BAAS06) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

04


(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
05


Do you have higher level clerical and administrative assistant skills?

• Yes
• No

06


Please describe your higher level clerical and administrative assistant skills.
07


Do you have advanced computer experience?

• Yes
• No

08


Please describe your advanced computer experience.
09


Which of the following best describes your relevant Customer Service Experience?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

10


(A) 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

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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
12


(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
13


(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.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference

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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 have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question