NWR Lab Supervisor and Regional Radiation Safety Officer; TE

NWR Lab Supervisor and Regional Radiation Safety Officer (TE4)

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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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to oversee the Northwest Region (NWR) Laboratory as the NWR Lab Supervisor and Regional Radiation Safety Officer. This role manages the materials laboratory which runs tests that confirm the materials used during construction conform to the required specifications. This ensures newly constructed projects are safe and reliable. The position supports the agency’s mission, strategic plan goal areas and safety of the traveling public by supervising and managing the NWR materials test laboratory.

It oversees the NWR laboratory, which conducts critical testing in support of all construction projects in the region, as well as managing nuclear density gauges. In coordination with the NWR Materials Engineer, this position is responsible for overseeing the NWR pits and quarries that WSDOT owns.

• Serve as final reviewer of all materials test reports generated by the NWR lab before submitting results to project offices.
• Oversee and ensure staff complete all required equipment verification and calibration.
• Plan, assign, and review lab staff schedules, workload, and testing accreditations.
• Facilitate the upkeep and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Review and understand all test methods and verification procedures.
• Ensure Department of Health (DOH) nuclear density gauge licensing requirements are met; facilitate the submittal of all radiation badges.
• Respond to emergencies related to nuclear density gauges in the field.
• Understand and communicate permit requirements for use of NWR aggregate sources in WSDOT contracts.
• Collect and submit Discharge Monitoring Reports to the NWR Materials Engineer and Department of Ecology (DOE).

• Construction Materials Testing:
  Experience completing materials testing for state or federal transportation projects.
• Supervision and Workload Management:
  Experience as a supervisor managing employee performance, schedules, and workload.
• Technical Knowledge and Procedures:
  Strong understanding of AASHTO, ASTM, and Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction test procedures for construction materials.
• Licensure and Certification:
  Valid driver’s license. Radiation Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of starting employment.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of basic Microsoft software products.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate policy, standards, and technical information effectively using verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Coaching and Mentorship:
  Ability to coach and mentor personnel and facilitate group problem resolution.
• Growth Mindset:
  Demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented:
  Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Materials Testing & Construction Inspection
  
  Competency:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in transportation construction materials testing and inspection, often gained through experience at the Transportation Engineer 3 level, and hands‑on use of nuclear density gauges.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• Employees may be entitled to other compensation types depending on duties or location. For union‑represented positions, additional information can be found in…