Salary : $92,016.00 - $118,008.00 Annually
Location : Chelan County - Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25DOT-NCR-2W035
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: North Central Region
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to manage the North Central Region's Consultant, Scoping, and Program Management Offices in Wenatchee, WA. In this key role, you will guide the development and delivery of the region's biennial and highway construction program, ensuring projects meet established scope, schedule, and budget objectives. The successful candidate will bring expertise in program oversight, budget management, and consultant coordination, along with strong communication and team-building skills. A commitment to safety, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable transportation practices will be essential to achieving success and advancing WSDOT's mission.

As the Assistant Program Manager and Scoping/Consulting Engineer, you will lead efforts that directly impact the success of the North Central Region's transportation program. This role offers the opportunity to apply your leadership and technical expertise to deliver projects that meet WSDOT's standards for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Program Manager and Scoping/Consulting Engineer will:

• Supervise North Central Region's agreements, scoping, project selection, and prioritization process for all highway construction programs and sub programs.
• Utilize the Highway System Plan and establish project selection based on prioritization criteria for specific sub programs and categories to put together future programs.
• Coordinate the project summary and work order authorization processes, including review, tracking, and approvals.
• Compile and analyze data and reports concerning all aspects of the NCR program delivery in both construction and operating budgets.
• Manage and coordinate the NCR change management process, making recommendations on project funding decisions, and handling emergent needs or change orders exceeding the contingency amounts.
• Apply advanced management skills to strategically plan and execute the budget, schedule, and delivery of projects in the Capital Improvement and Preservation Plan.
• Lead the design and development of multiple transportation projects according to current policies and standards, and sound engineering judgment.
• Oversee appropriate development and use of agreements in the North Central Region; as well as ensure funding is set up on payable agreements.
• Mentor and develop staff in areas of responsibility to support effective program delivery.

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

• Advanced Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and manage complex transportation projects through planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring. Skills to select, supervise, and evaluate professional staff while fostering an environment that supports employee success and development.
• Technical Engineering Expertise: Strong knowledge of transportation engineering design, procedures, guidelines, and regulations, with experience managing all project phases. Familiarity with WSDOT highway engineering practices, technical procedures, and management processes supports long-range planning aligned with agency goals.
• Personnel Management and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, mediate solutions, and facilitate agreements among competing interests. Skills to build internal and external partnerships and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve positive results.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare recommendations and presentations for executive decision-making. Proficient in communicating complex technical and management information to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of Policies and Regulations: Comprehensive understanding of management principles; state and local political structures and issues; personnel actions; transportation and environmental regulations; real estate management; contract law; FHWA policies; pavement, structures, and geology; and department programming and budgeting.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Knowledge of WSDOT design policy.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related Engineering/Project Management degree.
• Professional Civil Engineer's License
• A valid driver's license.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This position may be required to conduct field site visits and may require overnight travel.
• 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

• 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 may 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 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.

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 to 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 www.uscis.gov
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, at Please be sure to reference 25DOT-NCR-2W035 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 pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025
01

Please select the response that best describes your total years of program management experience in transportation, or a related field, including budgeting, scheduling, and delivery:

• I have over ten (10) years of this experience.
• I have 7 - 10 years of this experience.
• I have 5 - 7 years of this experience.
• I have 3 - 5 years of this experience.
• I have 1 - 3 years of this experience.
• I have less than one (1) year of this experience.
• I do not have this experience.

02

Please briefly describe your program management experience in transportation, or a related field, including budgeting, scheduling, and delivery. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
03

Please indicate your level of experience managing transportation projects through all phases (scoping, design, construction, and close-out):

• Extensive experience (more than 5 projects).
• Moderate experience (2 to 5 projects).
• Limited experience (less than 2 projects).
• No experience.

04

Please select the response that best describes your total years of experience managing and/or supervising others:

• I have over ten (10) years of this experience.
• I have 7 - 10 years of this experience.
• I have 5 - 7 years of this experience.
• I have 3 - 5 years of this experience.
• I have 1 - 3 years of this experience.
• I have less than one (1) year of this experience.
• I do not have this experience.

05

Please briefly describe your experience managing and/or supervising others. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
06

Have you successfully led teams with diverse backgrounds and facilitated agreements among stakeholders with competing interests?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select the response that best describes your total years of experience analyzing and compiling complex data into reports, graphs, and presentation materials for executive and general audiences:

• I have over ten (10) years of this experience.
• I have 7 - 10 years of this experience.
• I have 5 - 7 years of this experience.
• I have 3 - 5 years of this experience.
• I have 1 - 3 years of this experience.
• I have less than one (1) year of this experience.
• I do not have this experience.

08

Please briefly describe your experience analyzing and compiling complex data into reports, graphs, and presentation materials for executive and general audiences. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
09

Please select the areas where you have demonstrated knowledge through work experience or project involvement (select all that apply):

• Transportation engineering and environmental regulations.
• State and local political structures and personnel actions.
• Contract law and FHWA procedures.
• Department programming, budgeting, and agency goals.
• Real estate management, pavement, structures, and geology.
• None.

10

Please select the response that best describes your highest level of completed education:

• I have a Master's degree or higher.
• I have a Bachelor's degree.
• I have an Associate degree.
• I have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• None of the above.

11

If you indicated completion of a degree, please list your degree and field of study. Otherwise, enter N/A.
12

Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State?

• Yes
• No, I am licensed in another state, with the ability to obtain Washington State license within six (6) months.
• No

13

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

14

How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Direct Email Notification
• WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
• Career Fair
• Monster
• WorkSource
• Handshake
• AASHTO
• NACTO
• COMTO
• APWA
• "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
• Radio advertisement
• WSDOT Employment Site
• Careers.wa.gov
• governmentjobs.com
• Other (specify below)

15

If you selected 'Other' on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:
Required Question