The Opportunity: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Environmental Services office is looking to fill the role of Stream Restoration Program Manager in our office in Olympia, WA. This position supervises the Stream Restoration Program, a functional organizational unit within the agency.

This position oversees and provides technical support for the biological components of statewide programs that establish fish passage at stream crossings and protect and restore stream habitat near state highways. This work helps support the agency’s objectives for environmental protection.

At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy continuously changing environment, and yet with a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT.

This position will perform the following work:

• Plan, direct, manage and control activities of the Stream Restoration Program within the Environmental Services Office, including managing the program budget and related work orders, and consultant contracts.
• Work with other intra-agency managers to develop/coordinate Legislative budget requests related to environmental retrofits.
• Direct scientific studies conducted by the agency or others in relevant subject areas.
• Serve as a liaison of WSDOT in coordination with state and federal agencies and Indian Tribes related to policies and implementation of fish passage and restoration projects.
• Serve as an agency expert on stream restoration including correcting fish passage and environmental deficiencies.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree or graduate degree in biology, ecology, ecological restoration, fish and wildlife science, environmental studies, or closely related field.
• Five years of professional experience in environmental biology and ecology.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local environmental regulations related to waters of the state, transportation planning, and developing/negotiating policy and regulatory guidance.
• Understanding of techniques and construction methods for designing or retrofitting barriers for fish passage.
• Knowledge of budgetary and project programing processes.
• Experience negotiating, developing and managing contracts and understanding of budgetary and project-programing processes.
• Valid driver’s license.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at 360-705-7747 or email to LunkeE@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 17DOT-HQ-00906.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.