Stormwater Monitoring Specialist; TPS

Transportation Planning Specialist 3

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 seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Planning Specialist 3 to support all phases of stormwater data management and field data collection, including sample collection, site preparation, sample processing, and coordination of sample delivery to contract laboratories. This role contributes to accurate data entry, reporting, and database maintenance, ensuring the integrity and usability of environmental data. The position requires a strong working knowledge of electronic environmental monitoring equipment and stormwater hydrology and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with stormwater monitoring and reporting requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the State Waste Discharge Municipal Stormwater General Permit.

This position performs hands-on field data collection work while exposed to hazardous conditions or materials at varies locations including fields, sites, roadways, construction or right of way activity, warehouses, or manufacturing. The position will spend an extensive amount of time driving between study sites to perform site maintenance and collecting samples.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Stormwater Monitoring Specialist will:

• Provide direct technical support and assistance to the Stormwater Data Management and Reporting Lead and the Stormwater Monitoring Lead.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs).
• Compose and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the development and review of monitoring reports including writing and formatting text, conducting literature searches, and preparing reports for publication and distribution.
• Conduct verification of field forms, forecasting records, hydrology, and other analytical data.
• Assist in tracking sample quantity and type to ensure permit compliance.
• Conduct initial quality assurance of both hydrology and chemistry data.
• Assist and support the Lead with data entry, loading databases, and preparation of data for annual reporting.
• Assist storm forecasting and record keeping.
• Assist with field sampling and data collection including deployment, site maintenance, collection and preservation of grab samples, processing of compositor samples, and completing field and laboratory forms.

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

• Stormwater or Water Quality Monitoring: Professional experience in stormwater or water quality monitoring, and analysis of environmental issues and managing and analyzing stormwater or water quality data. Experience following QAPPs and SOPs for stormwater and/or water quality monitoring.
• Environmental Data Analysis & Statistical Methods: Ability to independently analyze large datasets, validate results, and select appropriate analytical techniques.
• Technical Writing & Scientific Documentation: Ability to write clear, compliant, and technically accurate reports (TERs, white papers, permit deliverables).
• Data Management & Database Stewardship: Competence in managing data repositories and guiding staff on data entry, validation, and tracking.
• 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:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to move and transport up to 25 pounds up and down slopes.
• Ability to travel for up to five consecutive days across the State of Washington.
• Ability to work any time of day or night to collect…