Assistant Regional Administrator - Maintenance & Operations

Description

About WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that 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 largest diameter soft ground highway tunnel in North America.
The OpportunityWSDOT is seeking an experienced maintenance and engineering professional ready and willing to provide leadership, guidance, and support as the Northwest Region (NWR) Assistant Regional Administrator for our Maintenance Division. The NWR Maintenance Division is comprised of approximately 450 dedicated highway maintenance professionals and technicians with an operational budget of $140 million. As the Assistant Regional Administrator, this position will provide strategic guidance in the administration of WSDOT policies and practices throughout NWR’s Maintenance Division. This is a great challenge for a team minded person looking for an opportunity to work with a diverse group of staff knowing that what you do really does make a difference on our state highways and other WSDOT facilities. As the Assistant Regional Administrator, this position requires a responsible, customer service oriented, safety-minded person to ensure successful delivery of our Maintenance programs.
If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply to lead our NWR Maintenance Division, joining a team of outstanding maintenance staff who are delivering the operations and safety programs for the transportation infrastructure system throughout the region.

What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Regional Administrator will:

• Manage and direct NWR Maintenance Division which includes the Highway Maintenance Program, the Transportation Equipment Fund, Capital Facilities Program, and a portion of the Tolling Program that provides maintenance, with a staff of approximately 450 and a biennial budget of $140 million.
• Serve as WSDOT’s principal emergency manager during emergencies throughout the region. Plan, coordinate, and implement emergency responses, partnering with local, county, state, and federal agency partners.
• Ensure the effective maintenance of Washington’s highway system, including WSDOT’s complex of major highway tunnels, floating bridges, and one of the largest HOV systems in the country.
• Oversee two (2) large and complex environmental efforts by WSDOT which include the Integrated Vegetation Management Plans and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. Both efforts have a series of complex legal requirements.
• Lead the administration of WSDOT policies and practices that ensure the creation of a safe work environment for WSDOT employees.
• Use advanced management principles and leadership skills to develop strategic goals to guide the division’s efforts to align with WSDOT’s Strategic Plan.

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

• Current Driver’s License
• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering, construction or maintenance of highways or other similar, complex public infrastructure systems. (A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely equivalent degree may substitute for experience on a year for year basis).
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience managing large organizations with multiple layers and supervisors.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command Structure (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months on the job.

In addition to:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of maintenance engineering principles, practices, methods, policies procedures, rules and regulations for both highways and facilities.
• Extensive experience developing, managing, and administering a complex multimillion-dollar budget.
• Extensive experience developing effective professional working relationships with a variety of public and private individuals and stakeholder groups, including high-level agency managers, executive management, and policy makers.
• Extensive experience in leading and managing emergency situations.
• Extensive experience with labor and management relations.
• Ability and willingness to act and be on a standby/on-call status, responding to emergencies 24x7 and working beyond scheduled work hours, both planned and unplanned, as needed.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Professional Engineer license registered in the State of Washington in Civil Engineering or related field.
• More than fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering, construction or maintenance of highways or other similar complex public infrastructure systems.
• Master of Science in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or similar degree.

Important Notes

• The listed salary includes the Legislative approved King County Premium.
• This position requires periodic travel on an as needed basis to attend meetings, conferences, and trainings throughout the State.
• This position requires the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24x7 basis and work beyond scheduled work hours on an as needed basis.

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 to staff, including telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
• Tuition Assistance – Our 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.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to ApplyApplications 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 details your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this position.
• Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

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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.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Contact us:For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 21DOT-NWR-1W119 in the subject line.
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