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Company Name : State of Washington Dept. of Transportation
Location : Washington State
Position : Southwest Region Community Liaison
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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 Public Transportation Division (PTD) is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 to serve as the Southwest Region Community Liaison. Supporting the Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Klickitat and Wahkiakum counties, this position provides communication, technical assistance and training to transit, non-profit and for-profit agencies providing transportation services and tribal nations to ensure compliance in management of their WSDOT’s federally funded and state-funded contracts. Assistance includes facilitating grantee trainings on using the Grant Management System (GMS), technical assistance for submitting grant applications, reviewing contract’s quarterly reports and invoices, and assistance in collection of reporting data and other duties. Compliance work also includes ensuring grantees develop and update required policies such as ADA and Title VI policies, conducting site visits (in-person and/or virtual), and ensuring grantees’ timely and accurate address of deficiencies, if any. In this role, the liaison will work closely with regional and local partners such as transportation service providers, WSDOT regions and divisions, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and other stakeholders. This position also serves as the Vanpool/Rideshare subject matter expert to assist staff in vanpool/rideshare contract management and technical assistance as well as assisting the Division in developing strategic direction for Ridesharing.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Southwest Community Liaison will:
Represent the division, and develop relationship and serve as point of contact with grantees
Develop relationships with (and liaising between) grantees, other transportation service providers, WSDOT regions and divisions, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and other stakeholders planning required by Federal Transit Administration for use of federal grants.
Serve as point of contact for grantees and other entities interested in transportation issues including technical assistance on transportation service; grant application development; finding others in WSDOT to help depending on the area of expertise.
Serve as contract manager to grantees in assigned region.
Work with the division’s business services office and use the Grants Management System to provide oversight of grant contracts, review quarterly reports, complete administrative site visits, and review invoices.
Travel and conduct on-site visits.
Serve as point of contact for Commute Trip Reduction implementation including contract management and technical assistance.
Assist division in development of strategic direction for Transportation Demand Management.
Provide assistance and input to other PTD functional groups and teams in the development of processes and policies.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
A bachelor’s degree with major study in public administration, urban planning, finance, communications, or related field
Demonstrated technical/legal knowledge and aptitude of multiple state and federal requirements including FTA rules and regulations as well as state provisos, rules, and regulations
General knowledge of best practices, industry standards, regulatory agency rules, and agency policies and procedures related to public transportation issues
Working knowledge of multimodal transportation networks and their use
Knowledge and training in federal programs, Vanpool and/or Ridesharing.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
General knowledge of public transportation performance, governance, policy, funding, planning, transit operations, special need transportation, transportation demand management, transportation planning, legislative relations, local government relations, and system-wide multimodal transportation analysis.
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. 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 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 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. 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. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at strebal@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Southwest Region Community Liaison #03757 in the subject line.
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