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 an experienced environmental professional looking to advance their career into a leadership role to fill the Environmental Senior Lead vacancy located in Vancouver, WA. The Southwest Region (SWR) Environmental Office helps meet the agency’s mission and Environmental Policy by incorporating environmental protection and improvements into the Region’s transportation projects. This position is the Environmental Senior Lead for Design Documentation, Permitting, and Construction Compliance and is expected to supervise, coordinate, and manage advanced, complex tasks for region projects. The successful candidate appointed to this position will oversee the implementation and compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and regulations for planning, design, construction, and maintenance. This position works effectively and collaboratively with various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, tribal government, stakeholders, and the public to resolve complex environmental issues. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Environmental Senior Lead will:

• Assist the Environmental Manager in providing leadership to the Environmental Office, the SWR, and the agency in developing strategic solutions for the challenges posed by implementing the strategic plan within the context of providing mobility and environmental protection.
• Work with Region Environmental Manager in applying broad policy and standards of environmental review to project delivery.
• Manage the environmental review process to ensure it is conducted in a manner such that environmental impacts are considered throughout project definition and development.
• Ensure that environmental documentation completed in compliance with National and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA/SEPA) is technically accurate and legally defensible.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and policy direction to lower-level staff; manage consultants who prepare environmental discipline reports and perform related work.
• Manage a team of 4 skilled professional staff that support scoping, design, construction, and post-construction efforts to meet complex regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure environmental permits are obtained in a timely fashion.
• Review environmental technical documents and permit applications for accuracy and compliance with regulations, procedures, and policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Planning, Engineering, or related Business Administration fields AND five (5) years professional experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation related issues and/or analysis of environmental issues and problems that involve  transportation issues (a master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of required experience); OR one (1) year as a Transportation Planning Specialist 4, Transportation Engineer 4, Landscape Architect 1, or equivalent classification in city or county agencies.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated and progressively responsible supervisory and managerial experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, Tribal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of environmental issues and impacts related to highway design, construction, and maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of State and National Environmental Policy Acts review and compliance requirements.
• Experience speaking in a public forum and experience presenting technical information to a wide range of audiences in writing, on the phone, in virtual meetings and in person.
• Experience utilizing interpersonal skills to build business relationships and instructing others on technical subject matters.
• Experience learning and adapting to new rules and regulations in the environmental field.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Experience interfacing with external entities, developing, building, and maintaining positive and effective interagency relationships and partnerships with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, tribal governments, stakeholders, and the public.
• Experience and/or ability to coordinate and direct emergency responses and follow up.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Certification.
    

• 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.
• This position may require travel within limits of Southwest Region for projects site visits or meetings with stakeholders and occasional statewide travel for training.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.