Environmental Policy Publications Lead (TPS4)

• Independently plan and conduct regular updates to the WSDOT Environmental Manual for approval by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Coordinate with subject matter experts (SME) and the ESO Environmental Workforce Development Lead.
• Lead the development and delivery of training to regional/modal customers on the new Environmental Manual annually (once published), and as needed.
• Track requests from statewide environmental practitioners (both customers and ESO SMEs) regarding manual revisions and presenting them to ESO leadership for consideration.
• Train SMEs on format/structure (and potential policy changes) before annual Environmental Manual updates.
• Coordinate with other WSDOT manual leads to facilitate ESO review of their manuals.
• Provide periodic briefings to ESO’s Office Management Team (OMT).
• Regularly brief and collaborate with OMT and ESO’s Program and Office Management Team (PrOMT) about ongoing and annual updates of the Environmental Manual.
• Serve as ESO’s lead content editor and point of contact to the WSDOT Communications Office.
• Lead the ESO web team to provide resources and guidance to ESO staff on processes and procedures for updating ESO web content.
• Coordinate with SMEs to develop and update general templates and tools associated with NEPA disciplines.

Environmental Compliance: Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations (e.g., NEPA, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act).

Ability to develop (or contribute to development of) policies and procedures necessary for the implementation of laws and regulations.

Communication and Facilitation: Proficiency in translating complex environmental requirements into clear, concise, and tactful correspondence, and in communicating with diverse audiences.

Ability to lead meetings with clarity, professionalism, and respect for diverse perspectives. Strong presentation and training delivery skills.

Collaboration and Relationship Building: Ability to build strong relationships across internal teams, leadership, and partner agencies.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams; guide and influence people without having direct-line authority; and build consensus; and use effective conflict resolution techniques.

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state environmental review and compliance frameworks as applied to transportation programs, including NEPA, SEPA, and related permitting, consultation, and documentation processes.
• Advanced understanding of how environmental laws, regulations, guidance, and case law translate into agency policy, procedures, and implementation tools.

• Demonstrated professional level experience leading or coordinating environmental policy, guidance, manuals, or procedural documents for transportation or infrastructure programs, including interpreting and applying NEPA, SEPA, and related environmental laws across multiple projects or disciplines.
• Experience providing agencywide or program-wide guidance, training, or technical assistance to practitioners or subject matter experts.

• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into accessible guidance for diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of multimodal transportation infrastructure, system integration, and the environmental, and economic benefits and impacts of transportation investments.

• Experience with Lean and other process improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and enhance operational effectiveness.

• Advanced facilitation leadership, collaborative decision-making, and marketing/communication skills to build consensus, influence partners, and advance initiatives across diverse partners.

• Demonstrated success managing projects from initiation through delivery, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.

• 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 depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

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.

• 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, please visit www.uscis.gov

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.