About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that 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 eager to hire an engineering specialist to serve as our next Toll Program Control & Management Engineer supporting our Toll Division. This technical program specialist will provide project management, review, and analysis of Toll-funded projects. This position will serve as the Toll Division liaison and coordinate with various programs throughout WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR) as well as other regions program management and traffic offices, Megaprogram project offices, and WSDOT Headquarters Capital Program Delivery Management to coordinate, track, and monitor impacts related to both toll and facility for current and future toll facilities.
 
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Toll Program Control & Management Engineer will:

• Manage all toll funded projects and activities statewide, managing a multimillion dollar budget.
• Utilize engineering expertise and project management background to manage and monitor toll-funded capital projects, as well as maintenance and operations activities
• Provide updates and report on toll funded program expenditures.
• Work with Toll Operations, Regions Maintenance, Project Offices and HQ CPDM to validate project engineering report data used in reports and presentations.
• Work with Toll Development and Operations team to manage and track project updates monthly and provide feedback on the comparison between original scope, schedule, and budget assumptions and actual implementation. 
• Attend all Region Quarterly Progress Review meetings to monitor capital projects that are either toll funded or have impacts to toll facilities 
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all agency toll-funded capital projects. 
• Assist in developing toll budget by incorporating updated scope, schedule, and budget assumptions of toll projects and to corresponding impacts to toll facilities to inform budget requests as necessary. 

Qualifications

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

• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3 or equivalent, OR
• Two (2) years of experience with either capital projects, program management, or budget process. 

In addition to:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, project or program management, budgeting, finance, accounting or other related field. 
• Current driver’s license
• Thorough knowledge of technical engineering practices and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Ability to manage and administer multimillion dollar budgets. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience with Toll and/or Ferries operations
• Knowledge and understanding of Program Development and Program Management principles. 
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, mainframe applications (CPMS, TRAINS, etc.), and web based applications (FIRS, Cognos, Enterprise Reporting, etc.).

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position works 100% remotely.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This 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.
• The information provided on your application profile, any supplemental material attached to your application, and the responses to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for interview selection. Therefore, it is to your advantage that your application packet be completed in as much detail as possible. 
• The listed salary includes the Legislative approved King County Premium. 
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

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. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available to staff, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
• Tuition Assistance – Our 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.  

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:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies. 

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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. 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.

Contact us: 

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-NWR-13077 in the subject line. 

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