Assistant Region Administrator | Maintenance & Operations; WMS Band 4

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world s longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Regional Administrator for Maintenance and Operations in the Eastern Region. In alignment with WSDOT’s mission to efficiently build, maintain, operate, and promote safe, reliable, and coordinated transportation systems, this senior leadership role plays a critical part in serving the traveling public and supporting Washington’s economy. The Maintenance and Operations Division is responsible for preserving and operating the state’s highway infrastructure, both motorized and non-motorized, ensuring safe, dependable, and efficient movement of people and goods across the region and statewide.

As a key member of the Eastern Region leadership team, the Assistant Regional Administrator for Maintenance and Operations provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the maintenance and operation of nearly 3,900 lane miles of state highways, including the Keller Ferry system. This position is accountable for ensuring infrastructure is maintained and operated in accordance with established performance standards, safety requirements, and fiscal parameters, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience, and service delivery.

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

• Implement Maintenance and Operations plans and actions in accordance with Agency and Region Vision, Values, Goals, and Policies, and in accordance with US Coast Guard rules as they pertain to the Keller Ferry.
• Serve as Acting Regional Administrator as required during their absence or as delegated.
• Provide responses to letters from the public and governmental officials for the Regional Administrator and represent the Agency as needed with the public, media, and legal matters.
• Fulfill Appointing Authority roles and responsibilities for all employees within the Eastern Region Maintenance and Operations organization, including responsibility for new hires, promotions, transfers, corrective/disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal, and establishment of positions in accordance with Merit System Rules.
• Responsible for conducting pre-disciplinary hearings to determine the extent of disciplinary action for an employee and to conduct Step Two Grievance Hearings when necessary.
• Supervise the managers of three organizational units involved in operational activities, consisting of Maintenance Manager (WMS
  03), Traffic Engineering Manager (WMS
  03), and Facilities Manager (TE
  4), along with the Administrative Assistant 4 leading the team providing receptionist and Fiscal Specialist 1 duties for the Operations and Maintenance groups.
• Actively promote, lead, and support a culture of employee safety across the Eastern Region’s Maintenance Operations organizations.

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

• Organizational and People Leadership: Demonstrated effectiveness leading complex organizations and diverse teams, including the ability to set direction, align resources, and hold individuals and teams accountable for performance.
• Staff Development and Performance Management: Demonstrated ability to evaluate performance and provide training, coaching, mentoring, and feedback to develop employees and build high‑performing teams.
• Multimodal Transportation Expertise: Demonstrated extensive knowledge of multimodal transportation system practices and principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to…