Assistant Region Construction Engineer - Fish Passage (WMS Band 3)

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking an Assistant Region Construction Engineer for the Fish Passage Program in the Olympic Region. The Assistant Region Construction Engineer provides leadership and senior-level direction, support, management and engineering oversight of the construction program activities for the Fish Passage Program. The skilled incumbent ensures the construction program is delivered in conformance with applicable policies and department expectations for customer service, transparency and accountability. In addition, this position performs work requiring discretion and independent judgment and is accountable for results, e.g. schedule. budget, quality, safety, stewardship, etc.

This position directly supports the agency strategic plan and goal areas by leading a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, creating, influencing, and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong, and ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that the maintenance and preservation of assigned roadways and assets are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washingtons long-term resilience.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Region Construction Engineer will:

• Provide leadership and senior-level direction, support, management and engineering oversight of the construction program activities for the Fish Passage Program.
• Collaborate and build effective working relationships, internally and externally to accomplish organizational goals.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective strategies to optimize utilization of staff and resources for successful delivery of the Fish Passage projects.
• Model leadership and performance that promote professionalism, integrity, accountability and effective stewardship.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and supports the agencys goals for the support of a diverse workforce.
• Provide directions and expectations to managers for personnel issues relating to proper staffing levels, leave and travel approval, and actions pertaining to corrective action.
• Recommend employee hiring selections and formal personnel actions.
• Review and provide Region change approval when required for change orders.
• Provides technical and financial oversight and guidance

Qualifications

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

• Construction Management Expertise: Extensive knowledge of state and federal construction principles and practices; contracting methods and procedures; stewardship agreements; and program (budget. schedule, environmental. quality. etc.) accountability.
• Strategic Planning and Problem Solving: Strong strategic planning skills to develop plans and set objectives that support overall program goals and results; experience measuring and monitoring performance and making necessary course corrections as needed.
• Adaptability in Communication: Excellent skills in effective communication with employees, peers, superiors, and the public. Written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non-technical backgrounds, both virtually and in-person, using a variety of electronic media.
• Analytical Thinking and Decision Making: Ability to evaluate and negotiate disputes and complex contractual issues with various stakeholders and make timely, effective decisions in the best interest of the Department.
• Leadership and Management Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of the principles of leadership and management to build and maintain effective teams; motivate, coach, mentor, and empower employees; embrace and lead change; resolve conflicts; encourage employee engagement; develop and implement process improvements; and demonstrate interpersonal skills to a diverse interdisciplinary workforce in developing and delivering multiple projects.

In addition, the following are required:

• Professional Civil Engineer's License (License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six (6) months of appointment).
• Valid Drivers license

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in such areas as construction, design, and maintenance of highways, bridges and related structures.
• Six (6) years of demonstrated and progressively responsible supervisory/managerial experience.
• Two (2) years of experience administering projects using alternative delivery methods.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers some opportunity for flexible/hybrid remote work options. However, weekly office days should be expected.
• In addition to the 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 . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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 visit .

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• 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 for more information.

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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 of 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. 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 recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at ... . Please be sure to reference #25DOT-OR-3W133 in the subject line.