The Opportunity:

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has an exciting opportunity for an Avalanche Forecast & Control Specialist for the South Central Region.  The Highway Avalanche Forecaster along with the Forecast and Control Team manage snow and avalanche related risks on Snoqualmie Pass, Chinook Pass, and White Pass to ensure the traveling public and businesses have access to all roadways and highways managed by WSDOT for safe travel during winter seasons.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced skier with a strong background in avalanche forecasting, mitigation, and weather instrumentation. The selected individual will also have a desire to apply a variety of skills including triggering avalanches with explosives and ski cutting techniques, data management and instrumentation experience, and alpine ski touring. The incumbent to this position is expected to consider personal, co-worker, and public safety as the first and foremost objective during the planning and performance of all activities in connection with work assignments.

Please Note:  This position is career seasonal with a reoccurring appointment up to ten (10) months annually. 

 At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.  Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?

To view the entire job announcement and apply, please visit:  Highway Avalanche Forecaster – Avalanche Forecast & Control Specialist 2