About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Impact and Development Manager in the Olympic Region Traffic Design Office. This position provides leadership, direction, support, management, and engineering oversight to the Traffic Design Office. They also oversee the Region’s established Development Services Program and Multimodal Planning Program and supports project delivery in conformance with applicable policies and department expectations for customer service, transparency, and accountability. Support Alternative Delivery projects as they relate to traffic, including safety, operational efficiency, demand management, traffic analysis, and work zone traffic analysis. Perform work requiring discretion and independent judgment, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stewardship. The position makes recommendations on staffing decisions necessary to successfully deliver the program. This position directly supports the agency’s strategic plan by ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long-term resilience. This position is expected to create and influence a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, equal opportunity, and a sense of belonging.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Traffic Design Engineer will:
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Assist the Traffic Design Alternative Delivery Engineer to maintain the Traffic Design Workforce
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Projection Tool in coordination with Program Management, Project Development and Project Engineer Offices.
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Use the Workforce Projection Tool to determine labor resource Assist the Traffic Design Engineer with updating Design Policies for Traffic Design disciplines by tracking upcoming changes to design documentation, tracking market and technology changes, and evaluating maintenance practices.
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Forecast Traffic Design labor needs for the coming biennium.
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Review actual expenditures and compares expenditures against preliminary estimates.
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Use this information to adjust Full Time Employee estimates for different project types such as Pavers, Bridge Maintenance, Fish Barrier Removal, and Roundabout Safety projects used in the Traffic Design Workforce Projection Tool.
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Assist the Traffic Design Alternative Delivery Engineer to assign projects to the design teams and ensure workload is equitably balanced. Coordinates with Multimodal Planning and Development Services to prepare Scope of Work Agreements, review Traffic Studies, Planning Studies, Plans for approval, and Full Package Submittals.
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Assess the skills and experience of direct reports, suggests training, provides ad hoc training, and suggests and develops process improvement.
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Assist the Traffic Design Alternative Delivery Engineer with updating Design Policies for Traffic Design disciplines by tracking upcoming changes to design documentation.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
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Traffic Engineering, Traffic Operations, & Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated Traffic engineering background with experience managing traffic design and/or traffic operations; proven ability to manage significant design projects; and working knowledge of state and federal design and construction principles, practices, contracting methods, procedures, and budget accountability requirements.
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Strategic Planning, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Skills: Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy and results, monitoring and measuring performance and making necessary course corrections; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with employees, peers, superiors, the public, and diverse audiences; ability to negotiate challenging issues and facilitate agreement between competing interests; and skills to make responsible, timely, and effective decisions based on complex and competing issues.
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Technical & Digital Proficiency: Advanced skills in operating Windows-based systems and engineering software, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), MS Teams, computer-aided engineering applications, cloud-based platforms, and system databases for project tracking and information management.
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Leadership & Supervision: Skills to lead and supervise a diverse workforce by fostering collaboration across boundaries, building and maintaining effective teams, coaching and mentoring staff, and encouraging engagement and professional growth.
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Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
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Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
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Professional Engineer: Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State.
Engineering & Program Management:
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Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles with emphasis in traffic engineering and transportation systems, or a closely related discipline Demonstrated expertise in traffic design and traffic operations.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related transportation infrastructure.
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Ability to manage and oversee complex engineering projects and programs, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
Supervision & Leadership
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Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage professional and technical staff.
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Proven capability to lead teams within a public sector environment, including supervision of employees represented by labor unions.
Public Sector & Labor Relations
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Working knowledge of civil service rules, personnel policies, and organizational procedures.
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Understanding of collective bargaining agreements and their application in supervisory and managerial decision-making.
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Important Notes
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This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
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This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
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Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as-needed basis. Travel is primarily to perform site/field visits, attend off-site meetings, or attend training. Overnight travel is required.
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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 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
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WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Why WSDOT
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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. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
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Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
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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.
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Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
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 “Work Experience” 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:
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An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
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An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
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Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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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. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, 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 recruiter listed.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-3W066e in the subject line.
