Salary: $90,972.00 – $116,688.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Job Number: 22DOT-OR-3W067
Closing: 4/15/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more about this position and apply today at the WSDOT’s Government Jobs page.

About WSDOT

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 is eager to hire an experienced manager to serve as the Multimodal Planning Manager for our Multimodal Development & Delivery Division. In this role you will be accountable for directing, developing, and delivering all programs and services related to planning activities in the Olympic Region. Working closely with the Assistant Regional Administrator (ARA) for Multimodal Development and Delivery, this individual will lead community and modal engagement with local jurisdictions, modal partners, tribes, agencies, and other stakeholders to better align interests, and develop performance-based strategies that inform programming decisions. The successful candidate is someone who values collaboration, making a difference, taking on challenges, and has a management style that empowers others.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Multimodal Planning Manager will:

  • Develop and maintain collaborative relations with communities, local agencies, Tribes, military, and organizations with modal interests in the transportation network. 
  • Lead short, medium, and long-range, sub-regional, and modal transportation planning and facilitates regional adoption of corridor and/or modal plans that meet asset management and system performance goals.
  • Collaboration with Program Management on system performance and tradeoffs during scoping and budget development.
  • Administer current planning efforts in accordance with Growth Management Act (GMA). Review local agencies comprehensive plans and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documents to ensure compatibility with WSDOT goals, performance targets, and policies.
  • Provide participation, guidance, and leadership for the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). 
  • Represent WSDOT programs, projects, policies, and positions within the Olympic Region as a member and/or alternate on boards and committees.
  • Manage and administer the Olympic Region Planning Office budget to ensure the goals and objectives of the office are met within the available resources.

Qualifications:

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

  • A Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, engineering, or a close related field. 
  • Registration as an American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment. 
  • Knowledge of urban regional planning, tribal planning, state planning laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of transportation, structural, and civil engineering practices and standards, environmental and highway design laws and regulations, requirements, and initiatives.
  • Knowledge and ability to manage project delivery to effectively manage scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Management, leadership, and strategic planning principals that empower and support a diverse staff with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • An understanding of managerial and professional expertise expected for leadership of a coordinated multimodal planning organization with significant urban and rural components. 
  • Effective communication skills to engage diverse audiences in verbal and written formats, including the ability to communicate complex information to technical and nontechnical groups.
  • Skills to solve complex cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional issues in a proactive manner.

Important Notes:

  • This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
  • This position requires Registration as an American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). 
  • 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. However, the first review of applications will be conducted April 16, 2022. 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.
  • 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.   
  • 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, including occasional telework for eligible positions. 
  • Paid Leave – In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 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. 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. 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. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

Contact Us:

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Robyn Lovely at LovelyR@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-OR-3W067 in the subject line.