Assistant Region Administrator - Maintenance & Operations

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee Olympic Region s Highway Maintenance, Transportation Equipment Fund, Capital Facilities, Regional Emergency Operations, and Traffic Operations programs. In this critical leadership role, you will guide the delivery of essential transportation services, ensuring highways remain safe and reliable, equipment and facilities are maintained, and the region is prepared to respond to emergencies and traffic incidents.

You will lead a large, diverse workforce and manage significant resources to support efficient operations, responsible stewardship of public funds, and the continued movement of people and goods throughout the region.

Through your leadership, you will help strengthen transportation system resilience, enhance public safety, and advance WSDOT s mission to keep people and businesses moving. You will also foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where employees are supported in delivering high-quality service to Washington s communities.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Regional Administrator for Maintenance & Operations will:

• Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the region s Highway Maintenance, Transportation Equipment Fund, Capital Facilities, and Traffic Operations programs, including long-term program requirements, funding, staffing, support services, and budget oversight.
• Serve as Appointing Authority for approximately 480 staff and act as backup to the Region Administrator; lead, plan, organize, and direct Maintenance and Operations employees to ensure effective performance and optimal use of resources.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate regional program policies, procedures, standards, and controls in collaboration with other regions and headquarters to ensure consistency and effective program delivery.
• Ensure maintenance and operations programs comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements; oversee personnel actions, staffing levels, position establishments, leave and travel approvals, and corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Monitor regional activities, projects, and asset conditions through field visits; identify system deficiencies and champion improvements through capital improvement and preservation programs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; represent WSDOT in regional, statewide, and national forums, and respond to inquiries and resolve complaints from the public, local and elected officials, and legislators.
• Promote employee safety, engagement, inclusion, workforce diversity, and professional development through clear expectations, training, coaching, mentoring, recognition, and performance guidance.
• Regularly travel throughout the region to visit work zones and remote facilities, monitor project progress, evaluate and train staff, and participate in in-person meetings and stakeholder coordination.

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

• Maintenance and Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of highway and…