Salary range is $65k to $150k, with a midpoint of $105k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:Under general direction, acts as the agency's primary resource on sustainable building and infrastructure design. Provides guidance, technical oversight and management to ensure the sustainable design and construction of transit facilities by providing detailed review of the sustainable building and infrastructure design deliverables during project development, preliminary engineering and design phases. Position provides oversight during construction to ensure that the project meets sustainability design guidelines and on site sustainability practices; provides expertise on emerging trends, technologies, certifications and grants related to sustainable building and infrastructure design. In addition, coordinates with others for the development of agency sustainability guidelines for buildings and infrastructure, provides management and oversight of sustainability professional services provided by consultants; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, programs, Departments/Offices, and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages the development, review and execution of the sustainable building and infrastructure design tasks for all phases of capital projects. Coordinates, develops and executes the sustainability design tasks for planning, preliminary engineering and final design projects. Guides design solutions to ensure that Agency sustainability goals and objectives will be met for infrastructure and facilities.
• Manages sustainability designs tasks and coordinates work between contractors and agency staff. Develops contractor scopes of work and RFP language and contribute to the review of contractor provided submittals. Develop present reports communicating recommendations and/or sustainable design processes.
• Manage contractors administering LEED, ENVISION and/or other sustainability rating systems for construction projects.
• Conduct sustainable design workshops, charrettes and project meetings.
• Coordinates the development of agency sustainable building and infrastructure design guidance and criteria in coordination with Architecture and Sustainability leadership. Conducts research on emerging green building and infrastructure standards and technologies and assesses feasibility of implementation at the Agency; coordinates and works with planning, project development, engineering, design, construction, and operations staff to implement innovative and best practices in sustainability. Provides expertise on emerging trends, technologies, certifications and grants related to sustainable building and infrastructure design.
• Coordinates the implementation of sustainable construction practices with Construction Management staff and contractors. Reviews contracts and RFPs to ensure that applicable sustainable construction specifications are included. Develops and amends construction specifications improve the sustainable construction practices of contractors.
• Reviews professional services of consultants for conformance to quality, schedule, and budget requirements during the planning and design phases; provides design support during construction phase. Reviews deliverables from consultants to verify the constructability of the proposed sustainability solutions and the technical comprehensiveness of the designs.
• Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as requested; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Studies, Planning, Engineering, or closely related field and five years of architectural design and production related experience and lead project management responsibility including oversight of professional services by consultants/outside staff, preferably in a transit or construction related project environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Sustainable Building Advisors (CSBA).
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV-SP).
• Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Trainer.
• LEED Credentialed (BD&C and GA).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Sustainability principles related to the engineering of public works projects.
• Sustainable architectural design principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of landscape architecture and urban design.
• Building and zoning codes and regulations.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and understanding of contractual relationships for consultants and contractors.
• Principles and practices of the building and construction industry.
• Third party requirements.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the American with Disabilities Act.
• Project management techniques and principles.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Principles and practices of project budget preparation and administration.
• Assuming project management duties in a variety of stages in the project life cycle.
• Applying project management techniques and principles.
• Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Certifying LEED projects and other sustainability certifications.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Managing and/or overseeing a complex project or multiple smaller projects concurrently.
• Negotiating and identifying solutions that balance the Agency's interests and those of the negotiating partner(s), within financial capacity and other constraints.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harms, and extreme noise when conducting site visits and when working in the field.
• This position may be responsible for visiting construction sites that are not serviced by the transportation system.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.