Salary : $80,496.00 - $108,228.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-05621
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Roadside Design & Delivery Lead (TPS4) to evaluate and improve statewide roadside programs and provide technical expertise that helps create safe, sustainable, and successful transportation environments. This position provides landscape architecture and roadside program support to regions without dedicated landscape architecture resources, helping project teams address complex roadside, environmental, and construction challenges.
You will help shape statewide policies, standards, and practices while providing technical guidance throughout planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Your recommendations will influence project delivery, environmental performance, long-term roadside sustainability, and the consistent application of WSDOT's roadside practices across the state.
What to Expect

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

• Provide statewide roadside program evaluation, technical consultation, and landscape architecture project delivery support to regions without a landscape architect.
• Develop and review roadside and mitigation Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), technical documents, and consultant work for compliance, constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term performance.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and support review and approval of roadside materials.
• Represent landscape architecture expertise on interdisciplinary teams and help identify successful environmental mitigation sites and planting strategies.
• Provide technical guidance on roadside policies, including the Roadside Policy Manual, Roadside Manual, Design Manual, Environmental Manual, and scenic byway guidance.
• Evaluate statewide roadside design and constructions outcomes to identify recurring technical issues, policy gaps, and implementation challenges, and develop recommendations for program improvements.
• Update and improve roadside standard specifications, standard plans, standard materials, and related manuals based on project outcomes, construction issues, emerging practices, and customer feedback.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of Resource Conservation Areas and visual analysis practices, including coordination of related data and development or review of visual impact assessments.
• Research emerging practices, technologies, materials, and climate adaptation strategies and recommend approaches that improve roadside performance and environmental benefits.

Qualifications

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

• Professional Landscape Architecture: Ability to obtain a Washington State professional landscape architect license within 12 months of employment.
• Roadside and Landscape Architecture Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in roadside planning, landscape architecture, or related transportation disciplines, including evaluating complex roadside conditions and developing technically sound recommendations addressing roadside functions, visual quality, wetland and stream issues, and erosion control.
• Technical Project Review: Experience developing, reviewing, and providing landscape architecture-related technical solutions for transportation PS&E, technical reports, or project documents while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulations.
• 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.
• Field Investigation and Quality Assurance: Experience conducting field investigations, technical assessments, and quality assurance reviews to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions using landscape architecture principles and practices.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical information, identify trends, assess risks, and recommend improvements to policies, standards, or programs.
• Collaboration: Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and support statewide transportation initiatives.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Field Work and Travel: Ability to perform field work and travel statewide.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Statewide Program Experience: Experience supporting statewide transportation programs, policy development, or technical standards.
• GIS and Spatial Analysis: Experience using GIS or other spatial analysis tools to support transportation planning or environmental analysis.
• Ecological and Roadside Knowledge: Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native vegetation, ecological restoration, and roadside asset management practices.
• Professional Registration or Certification: Professional registration or certification in landscape architecture, arboriculture, erosion and sediment control, pesticide application, irrigation design, or a closely related field.
• CAE-Based Software: Experience using CAE-based software to support project delivery packages.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options, with the expectation of travel field site visits for projects as needed.
• 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

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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Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05621 in the subject line.
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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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Insurance Benefits
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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.

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