Regional Transportation Leader — Maintenance & Operations

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a strategic leader to oversee Olympic Region’s Highway Maintenance, Transportation Equipment Fund, Capital Facilities, Regional Emergency Operations, and Traffic Operations programs. You will guide safety, maintenance, and facility operations, manage a large diverse team, and steward public funds while ensuring reliable transportation across the region.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external partners, promote safety and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of highway and facility maintenance principles and safety standards.
• Ability to lead planning, development, and evaluation of complex maintenance programs.
• Strong skills in budgeting, compliance, and policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of regional highway maintenance and related programs.
• Manage staffing, budget oversight, and policy implementation for consistent delivery.
• Represent the region in meetings with stakeholders and officials.
• Monitor projects and asset conditions, driving improvements and safety outcomes.
• Promote safety, inclusion, and professional development across the workforce.

Skills

Maintenance know-how

Program management

Decision making

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Budget management

Emergency management

Stakeholder comms

Driver's license

Education

Professional Engineer license (Civil)

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a strategic leader to oversee Olympic Region’s Highway Maintenance, Transportation Equipment Fund, Capital Facilities, Regional Emergency Operations, and Traffic Operations programs. You will guide safety, maintenance, and facility operations, manage a large diverse team, and steward public funds while ensuring reliable transportation across the region.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external partners, promote safety and