Job Description

Posting number: 26DOT-SCR-50075

Department: Dept. of Transportation

Division: South Central Region

Job classification: TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Laboratory

Summary

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Technician 3 (In-Training) to join our team in Union Gap, WA! This position plays a key role in supporting the South Central Region’s (SCR) highway construction program by helping ensure project information, funding, schedules, and reporting remain accurate, timely, and up to date. As part of the Program Management team’s Project Controls function, you’ll work closely with managers, engineers, project teams, and reporting offices to monitor active projects and help keep the program moving forward.

This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and keeping complex projects organized. You’ll maintain project information in program management systems and databases, assist with monitoring project funds and spending plans, track changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, and provide timely information to Region and Headquarters staff. Your attention to detail will be essential as you identify inconsistencies, review information for accuracy, and help answer time-sensitive program management questions. As the skilled journey level in the Transportation Technician series, you’ll be expected to use initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple assignments while following established policies, procedures, and standards.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Technician 3 will:

• Assist and coordinate SCR Project Control efforts and duties.
• Assist with preparation of work orders authorizing state, federal and local funds, including complicated projects with multiple system identifiers, subprojects, local investments, and multiple agreements.
• Assist with work order new set ups, increases, decreases, transfers, group and work order closures, balancing to actual and other processes.
• Assist with review of HQ setup of work orders and new groups for accuracy.
• Assist in inputting and maintaining project information into current Program Management software/programs.
• Assist with review of federal funding.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the Activity Schedule.
• Assist with the development and updating of region workforce projections working directly with supervisor, region program management, and region executive management.

Qualifications

This is a Transportation Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

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

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience. Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios. Knowledge of the basic principles of project budgeting and scheduling.
• Effective Time Management: Can manage and monitor multiple and consistently changing assignments, proactively manage own workload and plan/oversee the work of others, complete tasks by scheduled deadlines while accommodating unexpected work on short notice.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to complete work accurately with attention to details and the capability to review their own work and the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Commitment to learning: Willingness to learn, retain, apply and master data entry, review, and editing skills of multiple computer and electronic program management and budgeting related programs utilized by the Program Management Office.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency: Ability to utilize advanced functions of software tools and applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, COGNOS, TRAINS 4.0, TEIS, FIRS, and Unifier (including Capital Connect).
• Team-Oriented: Possess interpersonal skills to work as part of a team with the ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Technical Interpretation and Analysis: Skilled in reading, analyzing and interpreting contract plans, specifications, estimates, manuals and related documents in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public. Program Management Knowledge: Familiarity with program management principles, practices and statewide program delivery processes and policies.
• Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Ability to interpret and apply design and construction manuals, standards and specifications to support transportation project development and documentation.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This is a Transportation Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan. The base salaries for each level are:

1. Transportation Technician 3: $66,072 – $88,788
2. Transportation Technician 2: $56,952 – $76,608
3. Transportation Technician 1: $48,048 – $64,512

• 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.gov

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 a 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 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 at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Transportation Technician 3 #50075 in the subject line.