The Opportunity:

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is looking for an experienced individual in the area of field exploration to fill the role of Field Exploration Supervisor.  This is an excellent position for an individual that likes to be a hands on manager that likes to provide their expertise in the fields of soil investigation and soil classification.

The Field Exploration Supervisor will oversee the work of one or more three-man drill crews. The incumbent will coordinate and oversee multiple crews simultaneously performing statewide field testing and sampling for geotechnical engineering purposes.

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This position will perform the following work:

• Supervise and direct multiple field exploration crews within the Geotechnical Office’s Engineering Geology Section, Field Exploration Unit.
• Conducts site review of geotechnical field exploration projects to determine site access requirements, site preparation needs, equipment needs, right-of-entry requirements, and need for environmental permits.
• Provide technical expertise to field exploration crews on more difficult or environmentally sensitive site access, specialized field testing and sampling, and installation of field instrumentation.
• Implement the quality assurance program to ensure that field exploration work produced meets the highest standards, and is cost effective.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent OR;
• Six years of geotechnical field exploration experience (five of those years as a licensed geotechnical driller).
• Valid Department of Ecology Resource Protection Operators License.
• The ability to travel statewide with potential overnight stays.
• 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 Eirik Landes at 360-705-7758 or email to LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-01338

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.