JOB
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!
Position Overview:
We're looking for an experienced leader to join our team as the Operations Review Manager in our Street Use division. The position is classified as Manager 3 – Engineering & Plans Review.
In this role, you'll oversee our Street Improvement permit, Utility Major permit, and shoring review teams, and lead our landslide mitigation program. This work directly shapes how Seattle grows and stays safe. You'll bring technical expertise, people-centered leadership and a commitment to public service. As Operations Review Manager, you'll report to the Street Use Division Director.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this role, you will:
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Lead the Operations Review section, supervising two to three supervisors and strategic advisors, and overseeing approximately 30 professional staff
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Align your team with our mission and vision, building a collaborative culture with shared goals
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Set annual work plans, establish priorities and define deadlines across all groups in the section
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Participate actively in Street Use management and leadership teams
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Develop, implement and evaluate policies that protect public assets and maintain safe access around private development and utility construction sites
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Serve as a technical expert on sensitive and high-profile issues, providing clear recommendations grounded in engineering knowledge
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Engage directly with the public and elected officials on complex, visible projects
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Oversee day-to-day operations—including space planning, materials, maintenance and staff training—to keep programs running smoothly and efficiently
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Manage the Street Use Operations Section budget, including building systems to track, invoice and recover permit review and right-of-way revenues
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Support engineering assessments for the landslide mitigation program when significant landslide events occur
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Lead on personnel matters, applying City and department policies and resolving issues with fairness and consistency
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Champion our goals around diversity, equity and social justice
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please attach both a cover letter and resume to your application.
Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $61.90 - $92.84 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
