Salary : $100,000.00 - $146,784.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-CRAB-001
Department: County Road Administration Board
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Schedule: 8am - 5pm, M - F, overnight travel and variable hours occasionally. Flexible schedule and work from home options are available following Agency policy. May have to work outside of normal work hours to meet the needs of the local agencies and Tribes this position supports.

About Us:
The mission of the Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB)is to ensure the success and accountability of all Washington county road departments.

The transportation systems owned, operated, and maintained by the state's 39 counties include almost 40,000 miles of roads, 3,300 bridges, and four ferry systems. The annual county road department budget exceeds $1.2 billion per year, funded by local property taxes, a share of the state motor vehicle fuel tax, federal and state grants, and other sources.
What you will be doing:
You will be the manager of various transportation related studies created through legislative appropriation or through an agreement with another state agency or the Washington State Association of County Engineers. Your responsibilities will include internal and external outreach, consultant solicitation and management, project management, and presentation of study results. You will be administering, improving and designing business strategies for grant programs with statewide impact to 39 counties and 281 cities and towns across Washington. These programs involve a wide variety of critical functions related to road and bridge construction funding and your responsibility includes reviewing, analyzing, and communicating the program strengths and where there is alignment with the overall business strategy, in addition to areas that could be improved, integrate formal and informal interventions that consider needs of the counties while adhering to the Board's vision. You will ensure that key performance indicators are developed and monitored regularly that provide insight on overall program capabilities.

Duties
Some of what you'll do includes:

• Developing grant applications, working with county staff to address questions and comments, review of applications in the office and in the field, and developing funding arrays for approval by the Board.
• Administering the approved funding arrays for allocation of assigned grant program funds to county road and bridge projects.
• Monitoring and evaluating financial commitments of the assigned grant programs and review reimbursements to projects for payment.
• Assessing and determining statewide compliance with laws regarding CRAB/County grant contracts and project prospectuses, grant application activities, Agency Washington Administrative Code (WAC) rules and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) statutes, and CRAB/County contract enforcement. Monitor county submittals of 6-Year Transportation Improvement Programs and Annual County Road Levy submittals for grant program eligibility.
• Conducting field and office reviews of funded projects to ensure compliance with Agency rules and other State requirements.
• Reviewing assigned grant programs and make recommendations to the Deputy Director and Executive Director to improve the effectiveness of the services provided.
• Developing WAC for new grant programs based of legislative intent, Agency needs and requirements, and input from external interests such as other state agencies and county road departments.
• Developing amendments to existing WAC to ensure assigned grant programs continue to meet the needs of the grant recipients and Agency needs.
• Presenting WAC filings at Board meetings and public hearings.
• Ensuring compliance by the counties with the WAC specific to assigned grant programs or other areas of compliance as assigned by the Deputy Director.
• Developing the scope of work for assigned special projects based on legislative intent, Agency needs and requirements, and input from external interests such as other state agencies, Washington State Association of County Engineers, and county road departments.
• Preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and coordinate with DES on the solicitation, evaluation, and award of any consultant contracts.
• Manage consultant contracts to ensure contract compliance, completion of tasks by the consultant, external interests, and staff, contractor payments, and contract closeout.
• Managing various methods of communication throughout projects to ensure input from staff, state agencies, external interests, and counties.
• Keeping current on other Agency grant programs and serving as temporary administrator during absences of other grant program administrators.

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed, or have the ability to obtain through comity within 6 months of hire, by the State of Washington as a professional civil engineer.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Minimum of 5 years of civil engineering experience in roads and bridges. Experience must reflect a history of progressively responsible and complex engineering duties such as county engineer, project engineer, construction engineer, maintenance engineer, or similar engineering management functions.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, WSDOT and county roadway engineering practices, county road department maintenance and operations procedures and methods, pavement management, traffic engineering, project and program management, and risk management.
• General knowledge of supervisory techniques, team building, project funding, legislative process, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to deliver effective public presentations, facilitate agreement between completing interests, foster a productive and supportive work environment, devise short and long range plans and practical implementation schedules, analytical and problem solving skills to conduct and direct job planning, cost estimating, and scheduling, train and support Agency and county staff involved in constructing and maintaining county road projects.

In addition, you must also have:

• Specific knowledge of county road department operations, budgets, annual construction and 6-year programming, priority arrays, maintenance and operations, design and construction, project administration, risk management, and legal concerns.
• Specific knowledge of annual construction and 6-year programming and construction practices, county road design and construction, and related WAC for assigned grant programs.
• Specific knowledge of RCW and WAC related to CRAB, counties, and transportation.
• Specific knowledge of CRAB policies, procedures, and funding programs.
• Specific knowledge of the county road design features and the knowledge to develop and produce various analyses.

PREFERRED:

• Thorough knowledge of county regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards applicable to county roads and county road departments.
• Thorough understanding of WAC, RCW, and standards of good practice for county road departments.

Supplemental Information
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not "refer to resume" for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:
CRAB celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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.

Read about our benefits:
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
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Are you licensed as a professional civil engineer., or have the ability to obtain through comity within 6 months of hire, by the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have (or able to obtain) a valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least 5 years of civil engineering experience in roads and bridges?(Experience must reflect a history of progressively responsible and complex engineering duties such as county engineer, project engineer, construction engineer, maintenance engineer, or similar engineering management functions)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have thorough knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, WSDOT and county roadway engineering practices, county road department maintenance and operations procedures and methods, pavement management, traffic engineering, project and program management, and risk management?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in or General knowledge of supervisory techniques, team building, project funding, legislative process, and conflict resolution?

• I have this experience
• I have knowledge of
• Neither of these apply

06

Do you have the ability to deliver effective public presentations, facilitate agreement between completing interests, foster a productive and supportive work environment, devise short and long range plans and practical implementation schedules, analytical and problem solving skills to conduct and direct job planning, cost estimating, and scheduling, train and support Agency and county staff involved in constructing and maintaining county road projects?

• Yes
• No

07

Select ALL that apply to you:

• Specific knowledge of county road department operations, budgets, annual construction and 6-year programming, priority arrays, maintenance and operations, design and construction, project administration, risk management, and legal concerns.
• Specific knowledge of annual construction and 6-year programming and construction practices, county road design and construction, and related WAC for assigned grant programs.
• Specific knowledge of RCW and WAC related to CRAB, counties, and transportation.
• Specific knowledge of CRAB policies, procedures, and funding programs.
• Specific knowledge of the county road design features and the knowledge to develop and produce various analyses.
• Thorough knowledge of county regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards applicable to county roads and county road departments.
• Thorough understanding of WAC, RCW, and standards of good practice for county road departments.
• None of these apply

08

How did you hear about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov / Governmentjobs.com
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• LinkedIn
• Other

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