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 Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is essential to Washington's transportation network, linking communities on both sides of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. There are over 400 sailings each day on 10 ferry routes.  WSF transports nearly 17 million passengers a year and has more than 1,800 employees. Employees perform a variety of duties on vessels, in terminals, at the maintenance facility, and at the Seattle headquarters. 
 
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Program Delivery Supervisor to oversee a team of three Program Delivery Specialists who authorize funding for capital projects funded in WSDOT’s Ferries Division, ensure all changes to scope, schedule, and budget are appropriately documented, validate that the capital systems reflect the most recent delivery assumptions, and develop program, subprogram, and project level delivery reports.  
 
 What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Program Delivery Supervisor will:

• Manage the Project Delivery team.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and guidelines and WSDOT policies.
• Ensure proper documentation is in place/recorded.
• Recommend approval of Work Order Authorizations that provide project managers with spending authority. 
• Monitor, maintain, and update project information in the appropriate files.
• Prepare correspondence as needed relating to project scope, estimates, and scheduling information.
• Produce reports on capital program and project delivery that provide visibility and transparency needed to manage resources effectively and provide accountability. 
• Lead the gathering of information and development of project delivery related responses for both internal and external partners

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

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in transportation, environmental, urban, regional or land use planning, engineering, public or business administration, economics, or natural or physical sciences. 
• Five (5) years of professional transportation experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and finding creative solutions to complex transportation problems.

OR

• Nine (9) years of experience in a related field. 
• A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the required experience. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 4 or equivalent such as a Bridge Engineer 4 or Transportation Planning Specialist 4.
• Nine (9) years of each of the following:
  1. Understanding, and interpreting technical engineering practices, policies, procedures, and standards, and applying this knowledge correctly to complete assigned work. 
  2. Understanding of the processes involved in the planning, preliminary engineering and construction of capital projects.
  3. Understanding, interpreting, and analyzing engineering and financial information. 
  4. Understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and correctly applying federal and state laws, policies, and procedures to assigned work. 
  5. Understanding and interpreting complex information, considering, and researching alternative courses of action, and making appropriate recommendations for action and/or formulating appropriate solutions.
  6. Building and maintaining trust and mutually beneficial professional relationships; and contributing positively to work groups and team projects.
  7. Communicating and interacting effectively with diverse customers and co-workers in a professional manner, including communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively, via telephone, in writing, or in person. 
  8. Multitasking in a fast-paced environment and meeting expected deadlines.
• Five (5) years of experience proficiently operating a personal computer to generate reports and spreadsheets using a variety of software/systems, such as the internet, Windows, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office), or mainframe or cloud applications. 
• Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including spreadsheet, database, and graphic software as well as other computer applications required. 
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment working under tight deadlines, follow instructions from supervisor, and communicate clearly and professionally with diverse groups and individuals both verbally and in writing. 

 
Important Notes 

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative-approved 5% salary premium for positions with an assigned duty station 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 . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in  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  

 
Why WSDOT 

• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum of 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  for more information. 

 
Check out this video to learn more:  

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine your 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 your education and (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, and does not require an additional attachment. 

 
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application for this opportunity.
 
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 listed Recruiter.
 
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  
 
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Renee Mason, at masonr@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 24DOT-WSF-90981 in the subject line.