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Role Description

WSDOT is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Training and Winter Maintenance Manager in Olympia, WA. Reporting to the Maintenance Operations Branch Manager, this position functions as the division’s statewide expert and program manager for Maintenance Training, Winter Operations (Snow and Ice), the State Roadside Litter Control Program, and Innovations.

This highly visible leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing statewide policies, setting strategic direction, and ensuring consistent, accountable program delivery across all six regions. The position leads and coordinates the Maintenance Training program to ensure current and future workforce needs are met in alignment with budget and operational priorities, while overseeing headquarters and regional budget planning and fund distribution. It also provides statewide leadership for the $130 million biennial snow and ice program, including policy development, performance measurement, risk mitigation, materials contract management, and review and approval of regional materials and budget plans.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Training and Winter Maintenance Manager will:

• Provide expert level guidance and consultation to, and working in close coordination and collaboration with, 30 regional superintendents, and over 80 supervisors in the six geographic regions.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for statewide maintenance training, staff development and leadership training.
• Participate in AASHTO Technical Training Solutions (formerly TC3) training program to ensure that WSDOT needs are being met.
• Participate in project review, development and implementation of TC-3 program.
• Provide leadership to ensure that quarterly maintenance trainers planning meetings occur regularly and are efficient and effective in planning for and delivering the state-wide program.
• Consult with HQ Subject Matter Experts (SME), regions and leadership to meet current and future training needs, this will involve collaborating with the SMEs to develop new curricula, identify new training techniques, identify trainers and manage training agreements as needed.
• Ensure that state-wide training sessions are well planned and initiated, these include but are not limited to 2-3 Maintenance Academies, 2-3 Leadership Forums, Supervisor Summit, Journey sessions and Snow Academy.
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the state-wide Snow and Ice program.
• Develop and maintain the state-wide snow and ice plan which provides regional route priorities and levels of services.
• Ensure that the plan is regularly updated and disseminated to regional staff. Provide feedback and review of region snow and ice plans to ensure that they are in compliance with the state-wide plan.
• Provide leadership and direction for the ongoing operation of the State Roadside Litter Program.
• Provide leadership and direction for the development and management of the statewide Maintenance Innovations Program.

Qualifications

• Statewide Highway Maintenance Program Expertise: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of statewide highway maintenance operations, including snow and ice control, winter readiness, litter control, and maintenance training programs.
• Strategic Program Leadership & Governance: Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of large, complex public-sector programs.
• Training & Workforce Development Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in assessing workforce training needs, designing and implementing curriculum and delivery models, and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship: Demonstrated experience managing large biennial public-sector budgets with accountability and fiscal integrity.
• Operational Program Management & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-impact operational programs with sound judgment and attention to safety, service delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining statewide policies, guidance, and standards.
• Executive Consultation & Influence: Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Leadership, Supervision & Collaborative Engagement: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring staff, managing performance, and fostering workforce development.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated skill in clearly and effectively communicating complex technical and operational information—both verbally and in writing.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• 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.
• Plan For Your Future: WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options and state retirement programs.