Environmental Compliance Lead; TPS

About WSDOT

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 an experienced and collaborative Environmental Compliance Lead to support the agency’s mission and implementation of streamlined regulatory processes and environmental compliance requirements in accordance with RCW 47.85. This position will serve as a statewide lead and subject‑matter expert for environmental commitments and construction compliance, supporting workforce development, customer service, compliance performance analysis, environmental policy development, and contract language coordination for capital construction projects.

This position occasionally performs outdoor work in the field. Specific hazards may include inclement weather and muddy/uneven/water terrain.

• Serve as a support resource to regional and modal customers for tracking and managing commitments, non‑compliance tracking and reporting, and how to use CTS.
• Respond to requests for information and provide general environmental commitment and compliance support to assist with WSDOT project delivery, maintenance, and communication.
• Develop, deliver, and support workforce development related to contract language for all project delivery methods, so WSDOT employees and consultants responsible for developing, reviewing, and executing contract language have the knowledge necessary to implement those policies and procedures effectively and consistently.
• Facilitate Environmental Compliance Construction Forum and CTS Office Hour.
• Regularly engage the Environmental Coordinator Roundtable (ECR) meetings and webinars with updates on environmental compliance streamlining tools, contract language, and CTS for WSDOT staff and consultants.
• Assist with the development, delivery, continuous improvement, and support workforce development related to environmental compliance for all project delivery methods with a Design Bid Build emphasis.

• Environmental Regulatory Expertise:
  Demonstrated professional knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting transportation or large infrastructure projects. Ability to apply knowledge to ensure compliance across project planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Contract and Policy Development:
  Ability to draft, review, and maintain clear environmental contract language that reflects environmental commitments and other environmental compliance requirements.
• Customer Service:
  Experience assisting customers in difficult situations while staying calm and acting in a professional manner. Coordinate with project environmental teams, headquarters programs, and Environmental Services Office SMEs to resolve issues and ensure consistent outcomes.
• Training and Workforce Development:
  Skills to design and deliver effective training programs that are tailored to workforce needs. Use adult learning principles to build environmental commitment and compliance knowledge about environmental processes during transportation projects.
• Communication and Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate complex environmental requirements clearly, concisely, and tactfully to diverse audiences using plain language principles. Skilled in active listening, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and considering differing viewpoints.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building:
  Develop and maintain positive strong working relationships across internal teams, leadership, contractors, and partner agencies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams; skills to guide and influence people without direct line authority while working independently.
• Organizat…