EHS Design-Build Coordinator (TPS4)

Description 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 currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 (TPS4) to report to the Lead Design Build Coordinator within the Olympic Region’s Design Build and Progressive Design Build Unit in the Environmental & Hydraulic Services (EHS) Office.
This position prepares environmental documents and reviews environmental permit applications required to authorize the construction of transportation facilities throughout the Olympic Region.
The position is responsible for determining the need for supporting documentation and investigations required for environmental review and permits on Design Build and Progressive Design Build projects.
They are also responsible for planning, leading, and directing project teams to ensure design-build delivery complies with local, state and federal environmental, rules and regulations while complying with WSDOT environmental policy and practice.
This position supports the agency’s strategic plan and goal areas of 1) Workforce Development, by leading a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility; 2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by creating, influencing, and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong; and 3) Resilience, by ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long-term resilience.
What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Planning Specialist 4 will: Oversee and review consultant work activities and deliverables; ensure document accuracy through the life of the project.
Coordinate with the lead Design Build Coordinator, Project Engineer offices, and Design Builders on incorporation and completion of commitments.
Determine preliminary environmental impacts and environmental documentation and permitting needs for projects.
Support project teams in development of project goals, identifying major environmental risk items and considerations and developing environmental risk management strategy.
Assist the Lead Design Build Coordinator in the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) with Project Offices; prepare special provisions as required.
Assist the Lead Design Build Coordinator in providing comments and issues resolution of project PS&E packages.
Schedule, coordinate, conduct, and lead field reviews; develop documentation and permit applications; operate state vehicle to travel to field sites.
Accurately apply environmental policy and regulations to highway design-build construction projects.
Field investigations, while administrative in nature, are performed outdoors, in inclement weather, in daytime or nighttime.
Requires traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, one of the following are required: Bachelor's degree involving major study in transportation, landscape architecture, environmental or urban, regional or land use planning, engineering, public or business administration, economics or natural or physical sciences.
AND Four (4) years of professional transportation experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems.
Analysis of environmental issues and problems that involve transportation issues will also be considered qualifying experience.
NOTE: A master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
OR Two (2) years as a Transportation Planning Specialist 3, Transportation Engineer 3, Landscape Designer 3, or equivalent classification in city or county agencies.
OR Three (3) years as a Transportation Engineer 2.
OR Equivalent education/experience.
In addition to one of the above, the following are also required: Possession of an unrestricted valid driver’s license to operate vehicles in Washington State.
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local government environmental permitting and approval requirements and processes, including environmental studies needed, for transportation projects.
Advanced knowledge of project management principles.
Advanced knowledge of and ability to develop, analyze, and report on environmental project delivery.
Advanced knowledge of Environmental deliverables and their relationship to project schedules.
Proficient in operating Windows based computers and software, such as MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook; Cloud computing; virtual meeting software, such as MS Teams; and various system databases utilized for information management and project tracking.
Knowledge and understanding of environmental documentation including NEPA and SEPA, and environmental permits in relation to transportation projects.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: Experience preparing and writing environmental review documents and environmental permit applications.
Experience in analysis of environmental issues and problems that involve transportation issues and compliance.
Important Notes This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
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 visit www.
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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 telework options 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.
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 listed Recruiter.
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 www.
uscis.
wa.
gov.
Contact us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Alyssa Nastasi, at nastasa@wsdot.
wa.
gov.
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