Description

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 Environmental Services Office (ESO) is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 (In-Training) to serve as the Compliance Assurance Environmental Coordinator in Olympia, WA. This position will support the WSDOT mission by leading and coordinating ESO Environmental Manual and environmental web page content updates. The Compliance Assurance Environmental Coordinator will provide branch-level environmental coordination support to the ESO Compliance Solutions Branch. In addition to having the required technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, an ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and collaborative environmental professional that enjoys building relationships with others and working with strong, capable teams. They will have a passion for sharing information, innovative problem-solving with others, and delivering excellent customer service.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Compliance Assurance Environmental Coordinator will:

• Lead and coordinate ESO Environmental Manual (EM) and environmental web page content updates.
• Serve as the ESO EM Coordinator. Coordinate with the EM chapter Content Leads, Subject Matter Expert (SME) Contributors, and Approvers to annually review and update the EM per the publication protocol and schedule.
• Facilitate ESO staff review of other agency manuals that have a policy connection with the EM.
• Facilitate an effective and efficient annual EM update experience by developing, aligning, maintaining, and communicating EM update procedures and tools for all ESO staff to easily access and use.
• Regularly brief the Office Management Team (OMT) about performance of EM, identifies upcoming policy or implementation issues for OMT, seeks input and direction from OMT about policy direction changes, and informs OMT about future actions.
• Serve as the Environmental Web Pages Content Lead and the ESO point of contact for WSDOT Web Help Team.
• Lead the ESO web team to ensure environmental procedures on webpages comply with environmental laws and follow relevant agency web policies.
• Facilitate an effective and efficient ESO web page update experience by developing, aligning, maintaining, and communicating ESO web page content update procedures and tools for all ESO staff to easily access and use.
• Regularly coordinate with ESO Environmental Workforce Development Lead to align environmental policy, procedures, and workforce development business practices and actions.
• Provide branch-level environmental coordination support to the Compliance Solutions Branch.
• Assist the Environmental Workforce Development Lead to collaborate with eLearning training leads annually to maintain eLearning courses.
• Coordinate with training leads to develop new e-Learning courses using the training assessment tools.

Qualifications
This is a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level, depending on qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

At the Transportation Planning Specialist 2 level, the following is required:

• Associate degree in Arts or Sciences.
• One (1) year of professional work experience in at least three (3) of the following:
  • Analyzing environmental issues and problems that involve transportation or other infrastructure projects.
  • Supporting or leading environmental documentation, permitting, or compliance for transportation or other infrastructure projects.
  • Developing and communicating environmental policy, compliance, or construction or consultant goods and services contract information to environmental team members or delivery partners.
  • Contributing to and supporting a large environmental team or office (20 employees) as a specialist or generalist.
  • Highly proficient in using of MS Office programs (including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) to develop documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and effective presentations.

Three (3) or more years of professional work experience and demonstrating proficiency in at least three (3) of the experience areas listed above may substitute for the Associate degree education requirement listed above.

At the Transportation Planning Specialist 3 level, the following is required:

• Associate degree in Arts or Sciences.
• Two (2) years of professional work experience in at least three (3) of the following:
  • Analyzing environmental issues and problems that involve transportation or other infrastructure projects.
  • Supporting or leading environmental documentation, permitting, or compliance for transportation or other infrastructure projects.
  • Developing and communicating environmental policy, compliance, or construction or consultant goods and services contract information to environmental team members or delivery partners.
  • Contributing to and supporting a large environmental team or office (20 employees) as a specialist or generalist.
  • Highly proficient in using of MS Office programs (including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) to develop documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and effective presentations.

Five (5) or more years of professional work experience and demonstrating proficiency in at least three (3) of the experience areas listed above may substitute for the Associate degree education requirement listed above.

At both levels, the following is also required:

• Ability to develop productive working relationships with customers and coworkers based on trust and mutual understanding.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse group of individuals and multiple teams to track and ensure completion of key tasks.
• Ability to clearly understand and effectively communicate with a wide range of interested parties, in all forms of communication (including at meetings, while giving presentations, in-person, on the telephone, via email, etc.).
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret written material, including federal and state agency laws, regulations, and policies related to the protection of aquatic resources.
• Generate data and identify trends that can be compiled into reports and/or plans and summarize information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiently utilize standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat).
• Manage multiple assignments for concurrent projects and managers that are on time and high quality.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with major study in transportation, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental education, planning, biology, policy, or closely related environmental or planning discipline.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local agency environmental laws and regulations that apply to transportation or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing effective resources (e.g., guidance documents, visual tools, web pages) that meet the target audience’s information resource needs.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. This position is eligible for telework with supervisory approval, with occasional travel to meetings or trainings.
• This is an in-training position that offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Transportation Planning Specialist field and achieve the goal class of a Transportation Planning Specialist 3. Candidates will be considered as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 or 3, depending on their qualifications. The salary levels for each are:
  • Transportation Planning Specialist 2: $61,056 - $82,056 annually, depending on qualifications
  • Transportation Planning Specialist 3: $67,380 - $90,624 annually, depending on qualifications
• 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.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visitwww.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, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may 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 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:

• 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. NOTE: This information may 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 listed Recruiter via email.

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Rachel.Giese@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 24DOT-HQ-03555 in the subject line.