Job Description

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world\'s longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world\'s widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking two dynamic transportation executives with extraordinary and proven leadership skills to serve as the next Region Administrators. The two Region Administrator vacancies are located in the North Central Region based in Wenatchee, WA; and the South Central Region based in Union Gap, WA.

The Region Administrators will manage all WSDOT Multi-Modal Transportation programs and activities over their assigned Region. Located in Central Washington, both regions contain multiple interstate and inter-jurisdictional transportation corridors that are vital to the movement of freight, people, goods, and services throughout our state that keep our state\'s economy alive. Managing these corridors involves a series of highly visible, complex, and time sensitive projects, actions, and activities to be able to satisfy the needs of the public and multiple local, state, federal, and tribal organizations, and regulatory agencies. Both regions are responsible for significant sections of 1-90, which by itself, is estimated to have 6,000 daily truck trips that transport an estimated 39 million tons of freight annually. This volume of freight equates to $120 billion worth of goods to domestic and international markets.

Internally, these positions are responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of their regions, systematically fostering an inclusive work environment that promotes the agency\'s mission and strategic direction, while encouraging innovative performance to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain the transportation system. Externally, the incumbents must be effective ambassadors and spokespersons for the department on transportation matters, establish strong relationships with stakeholders to build coalitions, create constituent support, and influence public opinion on issues of vital importance locally and to the State of Washington.

If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply and to join a team of outstanding individuals who maintain and help provide safe and reliable transportation in the communities we represent and serve.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Determine the overall focus and direction of the assigned Region programs, projects, and positions.
• Represent WSDOT to federal, state, and local elected/appointed officials, tribes, advisory groups, community groups, business organizations, business owners, property owners, and other citizens.
• Understand and strategically use the interrelationships of maintenance, traffic operations, preservation, safety improvements, capacity increases, design standards, and funding limitations in a way that will enable WSDOT to deliver a multimodal transportation system.
• Lead and direct Assistant Region Administrators (WMS Managers) involved in ensuring program and project goals are met in the following areas:
• Engineering and Construction
• Maintenance
• Local Programs
• Communications
• Coordination with HQ
• Determine and provide direction for the Region\'s transportation planning and budgeting efforts necessary to preserve and enhance the statewide transportation system.
• Participate as a board member of various state and regional transportation planning organizations.
• Build coalitions and project partnerships and encourage the advancement of transportation solutions utilizing traditional as well as non-traditional and creative methods.
• Align processes and efforts in the Region with WSDOT\'s Strategic Plan, the Governor\'s reform effort, Executive Orders, the Secretary\'s priorities, WSDOT Values, and with peer Region Administrators.
• Ensure that all efforts to operate, maintain, manage, and improve transportation corridors are well coordinated to minimize the impact to statewide movement of people, freight, goods, and services as well as with citizens, and state, local and tribal governments.
• Determine and provide necessary direction to solve problems to meet transportation project scope, budget, and delivery timelines.
• Encourage, endorse, and lead strategic focus in three key areas - Workforce Development; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Resilience.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• At least ten (10) years of experience managing and leading sophisticated transportation organizations, transportation projects and/or programs with a focus on supervising or leading professional engineering and planning staff in proven successful completion of projects.
• A valid Washington State Driver\'s license (within 2 months of hire).
• Work experience in a Civil/Transportation field.
• Senior level application/use of management principals.
• Senior level application/use of leadership principles.

In addition to:

• Required Knowledge:
• Professional Transportation and Civil Engineering practices and standards.
• Management, leadership, teambuilding, and strategic planning principles.
• Environmental and highway design laws and regulations.
• Finance, budget, and programing procedures.
• Legislative processes.
• Agency mission goals and objectives.
• State employee personnel laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Government-to-Government relations.

• Required Skills:
• Professional and technical engineering problem-solving skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to diverse technical and non-technical groups and the media.
• Invent, implement, and encourage continuous improvements/change.
• Resolve employee concerns.

• Required Abilities:
• Ability to build trust with public, build consensus, and facilitate competing interest groups/individuals in solving complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to communicate with the media and legislators.
• Ability to make decisions with few prescribed or established approaches.
• Ability to learn new information and adjust direction based on the new development.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into details, goals, and objectives.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.

Important Notes

• This recruitment will be used to fill two Region Administrator positions (EMS Band 5); one position will lead the North Central Region in Wenatchee, WA and the other will lead the South Central Region in Union Gap, WA.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable

. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code. * These positions offer flexible/hybrid remote work options.

• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit

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Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals\' lifestyle.
• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees can earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the \xe2\x80\x9cWork Experience\xe2\x80\x9d portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the \xe2\x80\x9cReferences\xe2\x80\x9d section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit

Contact us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Rachel Giese at . Please be sure to reference 23DOT-HQ-2E009m in the subject line.

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