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 two Assistant Maintenance Superintendents to lead the Olympic Region’s (OR) Maintenance Area 1, covering Thurston and Pierce Counties. The Assistant Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for managing the Highway Maintenance Program of the OR’s most congested and populated metro geographic area, with a population of approximately 1.2 million. This role supports and contributes to WSDOT’s mission and the purpose of the Highway Maintenance Program by maintaining and preserving the highway system assets assigned to the OR’s Area 1, achieving policy objectives, administering procedures, establishing standards and controls, developing expertise, measuring performance, and ensuring consistency in relation to statewide standards. The Area 1 Assistant Superintendent performs work at a high level of discretion and independent judgement and is accountable for schedule, budget, quality of work, safety, and stewardship of work unit employees. This position represents WSDOT in discussions and negotiations with residents, state representatives, federal agencies, resource agencies, and contractors concerning coordination of highway maintenance programs and projects throughout Thurston and Pierce Counties. 
 
This position directly supports the agency strategic plan and goal areas of 1) Workforce Development, by providing staff 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 effective management controls and adherence to WSDOT policies, that the maintenance and preservation of Area 1 roadways and assets, which includes a critical travel corridor, 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 Assistant Maintenance Superintendent will:

• Manage and direct resources and personnel tasked with the maintenance and preservation of all bridge structures; determine, communicate, and coordinate needs to efficiently maintain and operate the infrastructure.
• Coordinate with OR Maintenance & Operation leadership, regionwide crews, Traffic Office, Incident Response, OR functional areas (design, construction, traffic operations), cities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, tribal partners, private contractors, and the public to ensure roadway integrity and safety for all users.
• Lead maintenance program work units in the expectation of meeting or exceeding service level targets.
• Oversee major environmental efforts by WSDOT in Area 1, including the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, requirements for maintenance under National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and Hydraulic Program Approval (HPA).
• Identify trends in safety and preservation of assets and prioritize maintenance repairs.
• Respond to emergent situations of varying severity to protect highway users and infrastructure; may include vehicle accidents, winter storms, floods, and any other undefined or emergent circumstance that affect or may affect the safety and reliability of the transportation system.
• Ensure appropriate and optimum use of the organizations’ resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities; promote a productive, supportive, and safe work environment, and provide staff a balanced workplace; promote training and development for professional growth.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressive leadership responsibility with a strong background in and knowledge of all facets of highway maintenance and preservation or construction.
• Strategic leadership abilities including, the ability to work across boundaries, build and maintain effective teams, coach, and mentor others, embrace and lead change, resolve conflicts, encourage employee engagement, and develop and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience practicing core Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles; and possess a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• 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, including, but not limited to telephones, email, text, video conferencing, and computer conferencing.
• 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 software utilized for purchasing, inventory, and asset management.
• Skills to make timely, effective decisions in the best interest of the department, during typical business operations as well as in emergency and crisis situations.
• Knowledge of workplace and highway work zone regulations.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements/processes related to environmental regulations.
• Skills to work with stakeholders and partners to create long-range plans and goals; apply technical knowledge in multiple environments.
• Skills to coordinate maintenance operations for emergencies, winter operation, and routine maintenance operations and provide effective guidance to the region and staff during stressful conditions.
• Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring, measuring performance, and making necessary course corrections to the same.
• Skills in negotiating and settling disputes, and problem-solving complex issues.

• Experience supervising public sector employees in a union environment.
• Knowledge of civil service rules and/or collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience developing budgets and performing workforce planning. To include working knowledge of budget development and expenditure tracking, managing allocations to obtain maximum efficiencies while meeting goals and priorities.
• Experience working with the MUTCD, Washington State Standard Specifications, Right of Way plans and Contract Plans.
• Experience working with inventory and inventory systems.
• Experience in emergency response and winter snow and ice control operations.

• This recruitment will be used to fill two permanent positions based out of Lakewood, WA in the Olympic Region. This recruitment may also be used to fill additional vacated positions. 
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis. Overnight travel is required.
• 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.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 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. 

• 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.