Principal Landscape Architect & Environmental Mitigation Program Supervisor (TPS5)

Salary : $88,788.00 - $119,460.00 Annually
Location : Clark County - Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-SWR-40575
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Southwest Region
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a non-permanent to serve as the Principal Landscape Architect & Environmental Mitigation Program Supervisor to provide leadership and technical expertise in landscape architecture, roadside restoration, environmental assessment, and roadside asset management throughout the Southwest Region. This position supports project development and delivery through policy, research, training, analysis, and specialized technical guidance while balancing complex and competing roadside needs, policies, and priorities across multiple programs. The candidate selected for this role will integrate WSDOT facilities into the natural and built environment, preserve ecosystem and cultural resources, and promote livable, healthy communities that are resilient to a changing climate.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Provide guidance, direction, and approval for agency staff, consultants, design-builders, developers, utilities, other jurisdictions, and the public for WSDOT Roadside Policies.
• Perform senior level professional landscape architectural work that constitutes the practice of Landscape Architecture.
• Design, stamp, and ensure development of regulatory approved wetland mitigation sites and agency appropriate roadside restoration contract plans.
• Lead and direct the planning, scoping, preparation of technical reports, design, and contract plan preparation for complex roadside restoration and environmental mitigation design projects and studies.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, oversight, approval, and documentation for environmental and roadside elements of construction projects.
• Supervise two direct reports (Transportation Planning Specialist 3).
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and policy direction to the Wetland Assessment and Environmental Mitigation Planning Program to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations, procedures, and policy.
• Implement the scoping, setup, and management of I-4 funds for all environmental and roadside mitigation projects.
• Provide Visual Quality, Architectural Treatment, and Resource Conservation Area (RCA) expertise.

Qualifications

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

• Landscape Architecture Technical Expertise and Leadership: Advanced expertise in landscape architecture, including evaluating complex site conditions, developing technical solutions and design alternatives including irrigation design, reviewing technical and contract documents, and providing authoritative recommendations for project design, construction, compliance, and implementation.
• Construction Inspection and Contract Compliance Expertise: Expertise in leading construction compliance evaluations, identifying complex deficiencies and impacts, assessing alternatives, and providing defensible technical recommendations that support quality, compliance, timely resolution, and successful project delivery.
• Wetland Assessment and Environmental Mitigation Expertise: Expertise in wetland science, delineation, assessment, classification, and management, including evaluating complex aquatic resource conditions, conducting and overseeing delineations, interpreting regulatory requirements, assessing impacts, and developing sound recommendations for protection, restoration, mitigation, and impact minimization.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and programmatic information clearly, effectively, and appropriately to diverse audiences through oral presentations, written materials, meetings, and interpersonal interactions; ability to adapt communication strategies to the audience and situation.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Current registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in Washington State (RCW 18.96) or currently holding a Professional Landscape Architect license from another state with the ability to obtain Washington State licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to travel regularly in Southwest Region to and from project sites for site analysis, meetings, and construction oversight and inspection. Occasional travel to other office locations to attend meetings or training.
• Ability to conduct field work, which may include occasional light physical activities including walking/standing outdoors on highway roadsides and construction sites for extended periods of time and during inclement weather and negotiating sloped/uneven/unstable walking surfaces and obstacles, such as downed logs, dense brush, and shallow streams.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Supervision and Staff Leadership: Expertise in supervising, coaching, developing, and evaluating professional and technical staff. Proven ability to set clear expectations, address performance issues, and foster accountability and professional growth.
• Roadside Program Evaluation: Experience evaluating transportation projects, construction activities, and maintenance practices for consistency with roadside policies, design principles, environmental requirements, safety considerations, and long-term asset performance
• Team and Workload Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team with substantial and competing workloads, prioritize and allocate resources, monitor progress, address emerging issues, and adjust priorities as needed to ensure high-quality work is completed within project deadlines.
• Certifications:
  • Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists)
  • Current WSDA Pesticide Public Operator License with Right of Way and Aquatic endorsements
  • Certified Erosion and Spill Control Lead (CESCL) Certification
  • Certification as an Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture)
• Vegetation and Natural Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to apply professional knowledge and technical judgment when advising construction inspectors on vegetation protection and impact minimization, soil restoration, soil bioengineering techniques, irrigation system installation, planting best management practices, and vegetation management; ability to evaluate site conditions and recommend practical, environmentally appropriate solutions.
• Computer-Aided Design and Technical Software: Advanced proficiency in applying computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software to develop, modify, review, and manage technical drawings, plans, and project documentation. Demonstrated ability to effectively use MicroStation or AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications to support project planning, design, inspection, and delivery.

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

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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.
• This is a non-permanent opportunity, expected to last a minimum of 12 months.

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 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; does not require an additional attachment.

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Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-SWR-40575 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.

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