Transportation Planning Specialist 4

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Planning Specialist 4 in Lacey, WA. This position serves as the Olympic Region’s subject matter expert for National and State Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA) regulations, related policies and provides support for the Environmental & Hydraulic Services (EHS) Office to design-build contract preparation and administration.

• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation of major environmental review documentation
• Plan, direct, conduct, delegate and review project specific environmental disciplines studies
• Interpret and advise Region management and staff on federal, state, and local environmental policies and regulations
• Assure and certify procedural adequacy of major environmental documents prepared for projects
• Oversee consultant contracts and agreements as necessary
• Serve as Region leader for coordination and review of major environmental documentation prepared by other agencies or private developers
• Coordinate as necessary with other Region offices, FHWA, and HQ Environmental Services
• Represent WSDOT and Region interests on interdisciplinary work teams
• Assign work assignments with timelines to EHS staff
• Monitor staff assignments for accuracy and completeness
• Verify environmental documents are compiled and filed appropriately
• Create clear and consistent transition plans for projects to transition from NEPA to permitting

• Environmental Analysis and Compliance
• Regulatory Interpretation
• Written Communication
• Project and Time Management
• Technical Proficiency
• Verbal and Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid leave
• State retirement programs
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!