State Route Data Steward; TPS

Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Transportation Planning Specialist 4 to support the Transportation Data, GIS, and Modeling Office through the maintenance, reporting, and management of the statewide Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI), GIS‑based state route Linear Referencing Systems (LRS), and Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) data. These systems and datasets support critical agency functions including safety analysis, project development and delivery, maintenance, and transportation planning across the state.

• Manage Roadway Characteristics Inventory and LRS data stewardship business activities.
• Oversee and support business processes to deliver tabular and spatial data, analysis, and reporting services to internal and external customers.
• Provide monthly data updates on production; respond to inquiries about data products and reports.
• Determine and practice the most appropriate methodologies and techniques for the collection and creation of roadway data.
• Create and update data for the State Route LRS and Roadway Characteristics Inventory.
• Validate and perform quality control/quality assurance on data prior to updates to data system, confirming that the data is as accurate and complete as possible.
• Ensure that data meets federal, state, and other requirements, especially Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) and Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE).
• Create and maintain technical documentation on data creation, collection, and update processes; ensure that metadata is up to date, complete, and accurate for every data product.
• Work with the Technology Services Division to resolve data management issues related to LRS, Roadway Characteristics Inventory data, and Roadway Data Mart data/resources.
• Assess staff workloads and assign data updates by using internal tracking tools, including ArcGIS Workflow Manager, ArcGIS Dashboards, and other tools.

Required competencies:

• Construction Document Interpretation: Demonstrated proficiency interpreting and extracting data from roadway‑related engineering, surveying, or construction plans and technical documents.
• Data Management & Analysis: Demonstrated proficiency creating, maintaining, and analyzing large‑scale and complex datasets for enterprise‑wide use.
• Technical Communication & Facilitation: Skilled at conducting meetings, presenting technical information, and serving as a subject‑matter expert in collaborative group settings.
• Technical Documentation: Demonstrated ability to create and maintain technical documentation for data and data processing activities.
• Organizational
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a large government agency or similarly complex organization.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred competencies:

• GIS and Transportation Systems: Working knowledge of Esri Roads and Highways and familiarity with Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Database and Data Visualization Tools: Working knowledge of relational database systems and Microsoft Power BI.
• Data Automation and Scripting: Working knowledge of Safe Software’s FME. Proficiency automating data production, QA/QC, and other data processes using Python scripts.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation. For union‑represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non‑represented positions can be found in Chapter 357‑28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• In‑state travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as‑needed basis.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.

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