Gateway Program Deputy Administrator (WMS4)

Description

• Provide administration and leadership for the Gateway Program through planning, strategizing, organizing, overseeing and controlling the work performed by the Gateway Program staff.
• Ensure that appropriate and optimum levels of resources are available for all disciplines.
• Work with local agencies, tribes and other governments to create partnerships that will meet both the needs of WSDOT and these other parties.
• Build consensus with program executive committees of elected officials and/or industry organizations, headquarters construction and bridge design offices, to develop solutions and enhance construction contracts and project delivery.
• Approve/recommend workforce actions such as new hires, promotions, transfer, corrective/disciplinary actions, and establishment of positions in accordance with the state personnel rules.
• Oversee engineering activities and contract compliance for assigned highway construction projects, including design-build, progressive design-build, and design-bid-build contracts associated with the Gateway Program.
• Oversee the resolution of any design and construction related problems and negotiate as necessary.
• Oversee resolution of contractual disputes and claims.

• Senior Level Leadership: Demonstrated experience directing large, complex, multi-modal capital transportation programs with multi-billion-dollar budgets, from planning and environmental review through design, construction, and closeout.
• Transportation/Civil Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated professional-level knowledge of transportation and civil engineering principles, practices, and standards, including environmental and highway design laws and regulations.
• Extensive Contract Administration: Demonstrated contract administration experience resolving contract disputes and issues using different construction delivery methods including design-build and progressive design-build.
• Complex Issue Resolution: Demonstrated experience independently analyzing and resolving highly complex, high-risk, and politically sensitive engineering, interagency, and public-facing issues with significant organizational or public impact.
• Executive, Legislative, and Public Advising: Demonstrated experience communicating and advising executive leadership, legislators, division and regional leadership, media representatives, and the public on complex technical, policy, or project-related matters.
• Authorized Public Representation: Demonstrated experience representing an organization as an authorized spokesperson in public forums, including community meetings, legislative briefings, and executive-level discussions.
• Public Sector Finance and Budgeting: Demonstrated working knowledge of public-sector finance, budgeting, and programming including FHWA processes and requirements related to delivering federally funded projects and meeting federal stewardship obligations.
• Independent Judgment and Discretion: Demonstrated responsibility for exercising independent judgment and professional discretion in situations where decisions affect policy direction, funding, public trust, safety, or operational outcomes.
• Integrated Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience solving complex engineering or programmatic problems where solutions require integration of technical, regulatory, financial, and stakeholder considerations.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Ability to travel overnight, ability to drive to different locations within the region, state, and limited out of country.
• Ability to attend evening, weekend, or early morning meetings.

• Change Leadership and Organizational Performance: Demonstrated leadership in driving continuous improvement, innovation, and organizational change across large, multidisciplinary teams while maintaining collaboration, accountability, and delivery discipline.
• High-Level Negotiation and External Influence: Demonstrated success leading high-stakes negotiations and influencing outcomes among competing governmental, tribal, jurisdictional, and private-sector interests to achieve strategic transportation objectives.
• Mentoring and Talent Development: Demonstrated effectiveness in leading, coaching, and empowering managers, supervisors, and professional staff to sustain high performance, accountability, and ensure leadership succession.
• Public Trust, Transparency, and Stewardship: Demonstrated success establishing and maintaining public trust through transparent and ethical decision-making, and responsible stewardship of public resources in politically sensitive environments.
• Transportation/Civil Engineering Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering design and construction projects typically demonstrated through formal education, professional experience and a professional engineering license.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• 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 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, please visit www.uscis.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 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.

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

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