Construction Stormwater Lead (TPS4)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 to serve as the agency's Construction Stormwater Lead within the Environmental Services Office in Tumwater, WA. This position provides statewide technical leadership in construction stormwater management and erosion and sediment control, helping WSDOT meet environmental permit requirements while supporting successful transportation project delivery. In this role, you will provide required training, annual site assessments, and coordination on complex issues related to construction stormwater pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control risks and best management practices as well as technical expertise, analysis, recommendations, and policy support related to stormwater and erosion control for the department. This is an opportunity to influence how construction stormwater and erosion control practices are implemented across WSDOT while helping advance practical, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions.

Requirements

Professional-level knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting transportation or large infrastructure projects.
Experience preparing professional reports with short timelines and reviewing, researching, evaluating, and drawing conclusions from data to support recommendations.
Experience developing and maintaining effective, positive, long-term working relationships across multidisciplinary teams, leadership, contractors, partner agencies, and regulators based on trust and common understanding.
Demonstrated proficiency in translating complex environmental requirements into clear, concise, and tactful correspondence, and facilitating meetings with clarity, professionalism, and respect for diverse perspectives.
Experience designing and delivering effective training programs, presentations, and educational material that is tailored to workforce needs.
Experience independently planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects to deliver work activities on time.
Experience using standard technology tools and maintaining safe work practices in office and field environments.
Proficient in operating a state vehicle in a legal and safe manner as required for job duties.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting and applying construction stormwater management regulations and standards as well as erosion and sediment control best management practices and policies.
In depth understanding of the NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit, CSWGP, and CGP.
Demonstrated professional-level experience leading or coordinating the development of environmental policy, guidance, manuals, or procedural documents across multiple projects or disciplines.
Experience evaluating project risks, performing site inspections, and collaborating with project teams and contractors on environmental documentation, permit implementation, and choosing and installing TESC best management practices (BMPs) on construction sites.
Experience with multiagency negotiation and collaboration, problem-solving complex and controversial issues.
Demonstrated proficiency working independently and in teams, addressing challenging or sensitive topics constructively while maintaining engagement to support project and program success, and influencing others without direct line authority.
Current Certified Erosion and Sediment Control (CESCL) certification, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), or other related certification, or ability to earn certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Serve as WSDOT's technical expert on construction stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and applicable state and federal construction stormwater permits.
Conduct annual erosion control assessments, evaluate project risks, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend actions to prevent construction stormwater pollution.
Provide technical support to construction, project, and regional staff and review erosion and sediment control plans, specifications, manuals, and related documentation.
Lead interdisciplinary meetings with regulators, public agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to address complex stormwater and erosion control challenges and develop solutions.
Represent WSDOT on internal and external workgroups, committees, and technical forums and participate in discussions regarding construction stormwater compliance and best management practices.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of WSDOT specifications, manuals, policies, guidance, procedures, and templates related to construction stormwater and erosion and sediment control.
Identify compliance challenges and policy gaps and lead interdisciplinary efforts to develop recommendations and improvements.
Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver workforce training through in-person, virtual, and online formats, including required erosion and sediment control training.
Support CESCL training and certification activities and coordinate with the Washington State Department of Ecology on related requirements.
Prepare technical reports and presentations, support consultant agreements, and conduct legislative, regulatory, and policy analysis related to construction stormwater management.