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Include the types of projects you have worked on and the length of time you performed this work in each relevant role. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. 02 Program Coordination & Strategic Planning: Select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating transportation programs, prioritizing work, and allocating resources. * I have extensive experience independently coordinating complex, multidisciplinary transportation programs; evaluating and prioritizing program content; establishing methods and schedules; and allocating resources within established budgets and timelines to meet organizational goals. * I have experience coordinating transportation projects or programs across multiple disciplines, evaluating priorities, developing schedules, and allocating resources within established constraints. * I have experience supporting the coordination and prioritization of projects or program activities and developing work schedules with guidance. * I have limited experience with project or program coordination but have education or training in transportation engineering, planning, or related fields. * I do not have this experience. 03 Information Collection, Analysis & Prioritization: Select the statement that best describes your experience gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing engineering and project information.Are you willing to accept and comply with this condition of employment? * I independently gather and synthesize information from multiple sources, analyze engineering data and calculations, evaluate project needs and constraints, and prioritize work based on technical feasibility, risk, cost, schedule, and organizational priorities. * I have experience collecting and analyzing engineering and project information from multiple sources and using that information to evaluate needs and support project prioritization. * I have experience collecting project or engineering information and performing routine analysis with established guidance or procedures. * I have limited experience analyzing engineering or project information but have education or training in a related field. * I do not have this experience. 04 Problem Identification & Solution Development: Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying transportation system deficiencies and developing solutions. * I independently identify complex system deficiencies through engineering analysis, project data, and field investigation; determine appropriate investigative methods; develop and compare technically sound alternatives; and provide clear recommendations based on cost, feasibility, risk, and organizational priorities. * I have experience identifying transportation or infrastructure deficiencies, determining investigation needs, developing solution alternatives, and making recommendations based on available technical information. * I have experience assisting with field investigations, identifying routine deficiencies, and developing or evaluating solutions using established engineering procedures. * I have limited experience identifying engineering problems or developing solutions but have education or training in a related field. * I do not have this experience. 05 Technical Systems & Data Tools: Have you used agency or organizational software systems to enter, maintain, analyze, or manage transportation projects or program information? If yes, please list the software and what the system was used for. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. 06 Project Time Management: Select the statement that best describes your experience estimating and scheduling transportation engineering projects. * I independently develop detailed project schedules, estimate labor and resource requirements, establish milestones, identify schedule risks, and coordinate complex transportation engineering projects to meet budget and delivery requirements. * I have experience developing project schedules, estimating resources or costs, establishing milestones, and coordinating transportation engineering projects. * I have assisted with project scheduling, estimating, or resource planning using established procedures or under the direction of experienced staff. * I have limited experience with project scheduling or estimating but have education or training in engineering, project management, or a related field. * I do not have this experience. 07 Project Development & Scoping Experience: Please briefly describe your most relevant experience developing or scoping transportation projects. Include the types of projects or assets involved, your role in identifying needs and developing solutions, and your responsibility for prioritization, cost, schedule, or resource decisions. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. 08 ## Description WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as the Programming Engineer in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will develop projects that improve and preserve regional transportation assets for inclusion in the statewide Capital Improvement Preservation Program. This position will apply specialized training, broad engineering experience, and professional judgment to analyze complex programming, engineering, and project scoping issues while working independently and applying sound judgment. Through this work, the position helps advance effective, strategic investments that support the long-term preservation and performance of Washington's transportation system. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer will: * Coordinate the biennial Eastern Region construction program with the region and through headquarters disciplines. * Review the content and prioritize tasks for the Eastern Region construction program. * Independently make all decisions about the required work within the schedule and budget provided. * Determine which locations to investigate and develop a menu of solutions for the existing issue. * Ensure proper coordination with region programs and project office. * Input data into various computer programs including Capital Connect (CC) and Unifier. * Be responsible for scoping all potential improvement projects and a portion of the preservation projects in the Region. * Coordinate Regional and Headquarters priorities and scoping. * Assist Region Administrator and other managers in the Region and Headquarters for special projects. * Collect and share information related to scoping and prioritization. * Plan, develop, schedule, estimate, and coordinate project summary development and scoping for other Regions as requested. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required: * Program Coordination & Strategic Planning: Coordinate multi-disciplinary planning activities, evaluate program content and prioritization to support organizational goals. Independently determine methods, schedules, and resource allocation within established budget and timeline requirements. * Information Collection, Analysis & Prioritization: Ability to gather and synthesize project scoping information while interpreting engineering calculations to support sound technical decision-making and validate solution feasibility. * Problem Identification & Solution Development: Ability to identify system deficiencies through data analysis and field insights, determine appropriate investigation needs, and develop technically sound solution options with clear recommendations for leadership review. * 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/have: * Technical Systems & Data Tools: Skills to accurately input, maintain, and manage project information in Agency software systems including Capital Connect (CC), Unifier, WSPMS, TRAINs 4.0, and HATS. * Project Time Management: Experience estimating and scheduling complex transportation engineering projects. *To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting. Important Notes * Most work performed in this role, will be in the office with occasional site visits. Incumbent will need the ability to traverse and move about projects in the field. * 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. * 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 ;/li>, 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. 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