Division:	Washington State Ferries
Recruitment Number:	08-WSF-006
Location:	Seattle-Belltown Area
Salary:	$47,220-$61,956 annually depending on qualifications
Posting Date:	Monday, June 09, 2008
Closing Date:	Monday, June 30, 2008

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Position Profile: Work as a Transportation Engineer 2 supporting the delivery of the Washington State Ferries Terminal Capital program. Duties include assisting in the organizing, analyzing and development of program management and project control and reporting documents and spreadsheets.  

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to identify budget coding discrepancies and make corrections.
• Have the ability to reconcile status of Terminal Engineering budget with WSF and Headquarters Budget and Accounting Offices.
• Have the ability to use Mainframe applications and computer software.
• Have the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Have the ability to develop training materials.

Desired qualifications include:

 

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training and one year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent.
                      OR
Two years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent. 
                      OR
A Master’s degree with major study in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, traffic, transportation or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications Include:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License

All applicants must complete the following supplemental questions for consideration:
1. Please explain your experience and background in developing and monitoring project budgets?
2. What software and WSDOT-specific main frame applications are you familiar with?
All applicants must also have the following:

• Ethical standards of conduct, integrity and honesty.
• Ability to act in the public interest.
• A commitment to the Department’s quality, diversity, and public service values.

 

Compensation:  $47,220-$61,956 annually depending on qualifications.
Outstanding benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; and state retirement plans.

Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the IFPTE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification

How To Apply: Please send a completed WSDOT Employment Application, letter of interest, detailed resume and your response to the supplemental questions by Monday, June 30, 2008. The letter of interest should indicate how you meet the qualifications as shown on this announcement. Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview.

Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:

WSFRecruitment [at] wsdot [dot] wa [dot] gov Subject: 08-WSF-006	or	Washington State Ferries Office of Human Resources 2901 – 3rd Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98121-1042 FAX: (206)515-3489

Agency Profile: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) values its employees, challenges them to continuously improve the way we do business, to meet and exceed the needs of our customers, and to carry out their duties in an ethical manner. WSDOT is a multi-modal transportation agency in one of the fastest growing areas of the country, responsible for planning, building and operating a complex highway system in addition to operating a large ferry system and freight and passenger rail system.