Intercity Bus Supervisor

Title: Intercity Bus Supervisor (TPS5)

Location: Thurston County United States

Salary: $87,048.00 - $117,120.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 25DOT-HQ-05523

Department: Dept. of Transportation

Division: Headquarters

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 an experienced and forward-thinking Planner to serve as the Intercity Bus Supervisor (TPS 5) within our Headquarters Public Transportation Division. In this statewide leadership role, you'll serve as WSDOT's subject matter expert for state and federal intercity bus programs, guiding strategy, compliance, and performance to strengthen connections between communities across Washington and beyond. You'll oversee the development and management of multimillion-dollar contracts, lead procurement and project management processes, and collaborate with partners to enhance integration between intercity bus, rail, ferry, bicycle, and pedestrian systems. Using data-driven insights, you'll design and implement methods to improve program efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

This position plays a key role in streamlining program delivery, developing statewide strategies and reporting, and providing technical expertise and leadership on planning, procurement, and project development. As a supervisor, you'll guide time-sensitive projects that directly impact how people move throughout Washington State.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Intercity Bus Supervisor will:

• Oversee and coordinate overarching program administration
• Analyze and update program objectives and funding criteria and structure program.
• Identify barriers to successful implementation of funded projects and propose program or policy changes to program, strategic plan, or state transportation policy.
• Develop and deliver procurement processes, methodologies, techniques, work programs, budgets, scopes, schedules, and objectives in alignment with division, agency and partner objectives and requirements. 
• Determine business needs and responsibilities related to the Intercity Bus program and establish processes to support it.
• Oversee and support efforts to update Intercity Bus Plan. 
• Contribute to and support the development of the Statewide Public Transportation Plan, Statewide Human Services Transportation Plan, Transportation Demand Management Plan and Statewide Commute Trip Reduction Strategic Plan. 
• Lead efforts to integrate WSDOT's public transportation interests in other state, regional and local intercity bus planning.
• Independently supervise a team of professional staff.  
• Create and nurture a performance-based culture that supports accomplishment in alignment with organizational goals and values.

Qualifications

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

• Public Transportation Planning: Experience analyzing and making recommendations for public transportation performance, governance, policy, funding, planning, transit operations, special need transportation, transportation demand management, transportation planning and legislative relations, local government relations, and/or system-wide multimodal transportation resources or infrastructure.
• Grants and Contracts Management: Advanced professional experience leading or supervising grant/contract management including grants/contract development, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, analysis and evaluation of grant/contract programs and processes, and grant/contract administration.
• Performance leadership and Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams as a subject matter expert to deliver results toward shared outcomes within established timelines, scope, and budget while supporting conflict resolution, competing priorities, and consensus building ensure successful project delivery.
• Communication, Analysis, and Interpretation: Experience communicating complex and technical information to broad and diverse audiences using reports, presentations, and other information sharing methods.
• Respectful Workplace: Demonstrated ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Subject matter expertise in Intercity Bus rules, regulations, and processes.
• Advanced technical knowledge of state and federal requirements for public transportation and transit including Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations, federal public transportation grant processes, and state proviso, rules, and regulations.
• A combination of advanced education and/or experience with focus and emphasis in transportation, transit, public or business administration.

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the "Contact Us" section of this posting.
• 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 are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle. 
• 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. 

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

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. 

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 recruiter listed.