About WSDOTWashington 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 OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking to fill five Performance Measure Specialist positions. These positions will report to the WSDOT Maintenance Division in Headquarters and assist with the Maintenance Accountability Process (MAP), which measures and communicates performance outcomes of maintenance activities. This will allow consistency and accurate data to help support Maintenance through the communication of the Maintenance Accountability Process. The Performance Measure Specialists will conduct field site surveys, evaluations, and assessments and analyze conditions of assets within the state right of way to deliver a statewide level of service for Maintenance. These positions are responsible for validating compliance with existing Maintenance policies and ensuring regional accountability of the program delivery through the MAP. These positions require extensive travel statewide, but also allow for telework opportunities during the 6-month project duration. What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Performance Measure Specialists will:
Travel statewide and conduct MAP field surveys, collecting data for asset conditions on roadway and roadside assets.Analyze data and conduct quality assurance on data collected individually and for other team members.Prepare reports and gives presentations to headquarters program managers.Develop and assist with the collection and validation of asset data inventories.Research future potential solutions related to enhancing operational activities for the maintenance program and provide appropriate recommendations to leadership.* *QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Experience working with highway/road maintenance. A valid driver's license.Ability to proficiently work with Microsoft Office products (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and HATS application.Ability to use an iPad and desktop computer.Ability to work safely on highway right-of-way and around heavy mechanical equipment for long periods.Ability to work, walk, or hike distances on foot and in locations such as slopes, embankments, or highway medians. Able to work at a computer for up to 40 hours a week.Ability to travel extensively statewide. It is preferred that qualified candidates also have the following:
Four (4) years of experience as a maintenance technician, maintenance lead technician, or maintenance supervisor, or equivalent of working along roadside operating heavy equipment to perform repairs and maintenance to highways and structures.Knowledge of highway assets and life cycle.Knowledge of WSDOT Linear Referencing System (LRS) and highway features.Experience with Roadside, Pesticide Applicator License, and Plant identification.Experience with Presentation/Public Speaking/Instructing and Data Analytics.Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). * Important Notes *
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positio