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**Transportation Engineer 3**
Salary $70,938.00 - $95,432.00 Annually Location King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA Job Type Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Department Dept. of Transportation Job Number 22DOT-NWR-04127 Closing 2/18/2022 11:59 PM Pacific Description **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 experienced engineering professional to join our Toll Division in the Northwest Region. Under the direction of the Toll Systems and Operations Manager, this position is responsible for data analysis pertaining to the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance of the toll systems. This includes the roadside toll systems, transaction processing in the back office, and all the ancillary partners and processes. Depending on the time of day and availability of supervisors, this Transportation Engineer position will make decisions critical toll safety and revenue collection. Additionally, this position conducts quality assurance and control functions, and provides data, information, and analysis on traffic performance.
**What to Expect**
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this Transportation Engineer will:
* Collect, analyze, and prepare data for required reporting, make policy recommendations, investigate potential problems, and monitor the effectiveness of system changes.
* Uncover trends in data and devise methods to translate data for diverse audiences.
* Support the oversight of all toll operations and maintenance activities on the active toll facilities and the back-office.
* Supervise, train, and mentor agency staff, interns, and consultants.
* Assist with coordinating and collecting data for performance monitoring effort and various reports such as, FHWA performance certification letters, the annual report, and monitoring Express Toll Lane speed and reliability metrics.
**Qualifications**
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
* Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Valid WA State drivers license
* Knowledge of basic techniques for data handling and presentations
* Knowledge of basic computer systems and communications systems
* Knowledge of performance measures and experience monitoring system performance.
* Knowledge of statistical analysis methods
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to analyze and interpret data
* Ability to improvise methods where there are few prescribed or established approaches
* Ability to train others with little or no knowledge of the subject matter.
* Ability to maintain a professional attitude towards vendors and contractors while dealing with difficult situations.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
* Advanced knowledge of roadside toll equipment, including: RFID readers, antennas, and transponders; image capture and processing equipment' fiber optic treadles and inductive loops; and other related tolling equipment.
* Knowledge of toll collection software and operating functions.
* Computer hardware and software use. Software to include Microsoft Office, Adobe, Chrome or similar system
**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.
* The salary listed for this position includes a legislative approved 5% premium for workers in King County.
* WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit
**Why WSDOT**
* 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 occasional telework for eligible positions.
* 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 for more information.
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**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.*
*WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit*
**Contact us**
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Cori Shull, at ...@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference **TE3 #04127** in the subject line. ****More than Just a Paycheck!**** Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of po