Field Operations Leader: Survey & UAS (Hybrid)

Washington State Liquor And Cannabis Board; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor (Transportation Engineer 4) to lead survey crews, oversee records, and ensure accurate documentation for highway design and ROW efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and cost-effective transportation solutions.

The incumbent will supervise staff, perform QA/QC on survey data, and coordinate with stakeholders while maintaining compliance and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced surveying techniques for highway centerlines and property boundaries.
• Strong communication with engineers, management and support teams.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution using sound judgment.
• Ability to research, analyze, and develop fact-based solutions.
• Experience managing personnel, schedules, and assets.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel terrain.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical assistance for field-based survey operations across the Northwest Region.
• Prepare Records of Survey and process HQ Preliminary Hydraulic Design (PHD) survey requests.
• Conduct Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) flights and process associated survey data.
• Review survey requests, define scopes of work, and coordinate field activities with office staff and stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules, estimates, and workforce projections, and create a master survey schedule.
• Monitor and track crew schedules, workloads, and expenditures to ensure efficient operations.
• Supervise staff by planning, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; supporting hiring; and providing coaching and training.
• Perform QA/QC on survey data and maintain survey equipment, ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and proper calibration.

Skills

Advanced surveying techniques

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving & conflict resolution

Research & analysis & decision-making

Resource & workload management

Growth mindset

Service orientation

Education

Washington State PLS or LSIT license

Tools

Survey equipment knowledge

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor (Transportation Engineer 4) to lead survey crews, oversee records, and ensure accurate documentation for highway design and ROW efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and cost-effective transportation solutions.

The incumbent will supervise staff, perform QA/QC on survey data, and coordinate with stakeholders while maintaining compliance and timely project delivery.