Region Corridor Operations Manager (WMS Band 3)

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled professional to serve as the Region Corridor Operations Manager in Vancouver, WA. The Region Corridor Operations Manager works closely with the Assistant Regional Administrator, Regional Administrator and other members of the region leadership team to direct, develop and deliver all programs and services related to operations. These range from extremely rural to highly urbanized freeway systems that include a Traffic Management Center, Ramp Meters, Automated Traffic Management Systems, Bus on Shoulder, future Peak Use Shoulder Systems, and a Vancouver area regional traffic signal system. The Southwest Region Corridor Operations Manager provides leadership, management and strategic vision to 3 programs: 1) Corridor Operations, 2) Incident Response Teams (IRT), and 3) Network Management.

Reporting to the Assistant Regional Administrator for Operations & Planning, this position is solely responsible for all aspects of corridor operations including policy direction and strategic vision for the Southwest Region covering seven counties, ranging from extremely rural to State of Washington portions of the Portland-Vancouver metro area - the second largest metro area in the Pacific Northwest. Traffic Operations work in this position includes strategic planning and policy development related to the current and future operations of the region's multi-modal transportation system. For Southwest Region, these activities are unique given the need for bi-state coordination and operation of bi-state connections across the Columbia River with relevant jurisdictions in Oregon. These include Oregon Metro and subcommittees, The Oregon Department of Transportation, City of Vancouver, Clark County, RTC and subcommittees. While this is a regional position, innovations developed in regional operations set precedent for statewide policies.This position will develop operational strategies and policies for systems that directly change the real time operations of Freeway and Arterial Systems. Failure of these systems may expose the agency to significant liability while also having a substantial impact on the traveling public in the 7 County Region. Strategic planning and vision are set for the 510-year period. Programs controlled by this position have intense impact and consequences in the Clark County Metro which is number 2 in population density after King County. This position also has critical operational and reliability impact on an 86 mile stretch of the 1-5 corridor, the major freight corridor on the west side of the State.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Region Corridor Operations Manager will:

• Strategically plan the operational strategies on the State Highway System in 7 counties in Southwest Region.
• Plan for future ITS Infrastructure to effectively operate both Urban Freeway Corridors, as well as centralized signal systems.
• Develop systems and operating policies for innovative transportation control systems that set precedence for statewide policy.
• Utilize mastery level of operations knowledge to apply standards where they make sense and using a risk-based approach to liability in order to improve overall safety.
• Develop policy and strategically plan and implement the regions ITS network.
• Develop operating policy and agreements for regional shared CCTV Traffic Camera System.
• Develop infrastructure and establish agreements and create operating policy to allow data sharing between SDOT and ODOT.
• Work closely with the Director and other region Traffic Operations experts in developing statewide traffic operation policies that provide the ability t operate the region transportation system while maximizing existing infrastructure.
• Identify local and nationwide grant programs to implement ITS and other cutting-edge operations infrastructure in the SWR.
• Manage grants obtained to insure continued eligibility of SWR and WSDOT in grant programs

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required :

• Seven (7) years of experience in any of the following: Corridor Operations, Traffic Operation, Traffic Design, TSMO related field, or comparable environment with similar logistic and operational goals.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of the following:

• Transportation Operations field, including ability to independently evaluate innovative and cutting-edge solutions to corridor operations problems.
• Ability to make decisive decisions considering input from team members and the rest of the Executive Management team.
• MUTCD, NACTO, AASHTO Green Book
• Management principles, public safety, legal requirements, tort liability, legislative process, performance management, budget preparation and management, project and program delivery.
• Personnel procedures including recruitment, retention, hiring, promotions, corrective action, union contracts and other applicable civil service rules and regulations.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• 10 -15 years of experience operating corridors including the following:
• Experience operating intensive operational based Freeway systems including ATM Systems, Peak Use Shoulder Lanes, Bus on Shoulder Lanes, Ramp Meters, Weather Management Systems, and Integrate corridor management systems.
• Experience operating traffic signal networks that include centralized signal systems and adaptive traffic signal systems.
• Experience managing complex ITS networks.
• Experience managing teams specialized in incident response.
• Experience operating a multi-jurisdictional transportation system.

• Professional Engineering License in Washington State (PE)
• Registration as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
• Masters degree in a related engineering field or Business Administration.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to the salary range listed, a general wage increase of 3% will be applied for all state employees on July 1, 2025.
• 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.
• 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 www.uscis.gov .

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may 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.

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• 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. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. 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 viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, 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.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at ... . Please be sure to reference Region Corridor Operations Manager #4W080 in the subject line.