What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cascadia High-Speed Rail and I-5 Program Administrator (EMS5) position at Washington State Department of Transportation?
***Cascadia High-Speed Rail and I-5 Program Administrator (EMS5)***
***Seattle, WA -- Northwest Region***
***$152,988 -- $191,232 Annually ***
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)is seeking a strategic, experienced leader to serve as the Cascadia High-Speed Rail and I-5 Program Administrator within the Urban Mobility, Access, and Megaprograms Division. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary, this position directs a complex, long-term program integrating the I-5 Master Plan and Cascadia High-Speed Rail, overseeing concurrent, large-scale projects that deliver transformative multimodal transportation solutions across western Washington and the broader Cascadia megaregion, from the Canadian border to Oregon, connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, B.C.
The Program Administrator sets the strategic vision, establishes priorities, and coordinates across federal, state, provincial, tribal, and regional partners. This role leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees program development and funding strategies, and ensures that projects advance equitable, resilient transportation systems. By shaping long-term planning, fostering partnerships, and guiding high-impact decisions, the Program Administrator positions WSDOT to improve mobility, connect communities, and support economic vitality throughout the Cascadia megaregion.
***Seattle, WA -- Northwest Region***
***$152,988 -- $191,232 Annually ***
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)is seeking a strategic, experienced leader to serve as the Cascadia High-Speed Rail and I-5 Program Administrator within the Urban Mobility, Access, and Megaprograms Division. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary, this position directs a complex, long-term program integrating the I-5 Master Plan and Cascadia High-Speed Rail, overseeing concurrent, large-scale projects that deliver transformative multimodal transportation solutions across western Washington and the broader Cascadia megaregion, from the Canadian border to Oregon, connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, B.C.
The Program Administrator sets the strategic vision, establishes priorities, and coordinates across federal, state, provincial, tribal, and regional partners. This role leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees program development and funding strategies, and ensures that projects advance equitable, resilient transportation systems. By shaping long-term planning, fostering partnerships, and guiding high-impact decisions, the Program Administrator positions WSDOT to improve mobility, connect communities, and support economic vitality throughout the Cascadia megaregion.
Salary : $152,988 - $191,232