Climate Operations Lead Location - Thurston County – Olympia, WA Job Type - Part Time - Permanent Remote Employment - Flexible/Hybrid Job Type - Part Time - Permanent Salary - $7,254.00 - $9,760.00 Monthly 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 a motivated and experienced Transportation Planning Specialist 5 to serve as the Climate Operations Lead in Olympia, WA. In this critical part-time role, the Climate Operations Lead will direct the administrative operations of the agency's climate program, serving as the expert on budget and legislative matters for the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Branch. The incumbent will coordinate statewide climate resiliency planning efforts, provide backup support to the Branch Manager, and lead procurement and contracting activities. Additionally, this position will independently manage the branch budget, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with agency priorities. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Climate Operations Lead will: - Develop budget and legislative requests for climate activities. - Lead collaboration across divisions to ensure climate related decision packages and budget requests are coordinated. - Scope programmatic needs and draft budget requests. - Develop staffing and funding requests to ensure that WSDOT can meet compliance requirements. - Draft agency request legislation. - Prepare bill analysis and fiscal notes on proposed legislation. - Support agency compliance with the Climate Commitment Act, Clean Fuels Standard, alternative fuel programs, HEAL Act, and other requirements. - Independently coordinate required agency climate resiliency planning efforts. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required: - Budget Development & Fiscal Analysis: Ability to independently develop, justify, manage, and monitor complex program budgets and fiscal notes. - Contracting & Procurement Management: Experience leading end-to-end procurement processes, including solicitation development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract administration. - Legislative & Policy Analysis: Skill in analyzing legislation and policy proposals and translating them into operational and budgetary impacts. - Project & Program Management: Skill in scoping, planning, coordinating, and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects. - Climate Resilience & Mitigation Program Knowledge: Applied understanding of climate mitigation/adaptation policies, requirements, or strategies relevant to transportation. - Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build consensus, coordinate across diverse groups, and maintain productive partnerships. - Communication: Ability to clearly communicate complex information in writing, verbally, and in presentations tailored to diverse audiences. - Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate data, identify patterns, assess program impacts, and provide evidence-based recommendations. - Strategic Planning & Systems Thinking: Ability to identify operational gaps and propose improvements aligned with agency climate goals. - Digital & Data Tools Proficiency: Ability to use standard tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat) to analyze data, produce documentation, and track budgets/contracts. - Equity & Inclusive Practices: Ability to apply equity principles (including HEAL Act requirements) to budgeting, procurement, planning, and engagement. - Independent Decision-Making & Work Management: Ability to manage independent workstreams, prioritize tasks, and make decisions aligned with program requirements. - Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. - Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others. It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: - In-depth Transportation & Climate Policy Expertise: Experience applying federal and state climate policies (CCA, CFS, PROTECT, SEEP, HEAL Act) within a transportation agency context. - Experience as Lead Staff or Team Coordinator: Experience guiding the work of others, coordinating review teams, or leading collaborative initiatives. - Advanced Procurement & Contracting Knowledge: Experience specifically with state (WA) and federal procurement laws and consultant contracting. - Advanced Project Management Training or Certification Examples: Project Management Professional (PMP) Lean training. Other recognized project management methodologies - Reconciling Complex or Divergent Information: Experience synthesizing technical, budgetary, and policy information into unified recommendations or planning documents. - Transportation Planning or Climate Resilience Programs: Direct experience working within a DOT or similar transportation/environmental agency. Important Notes - This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. - This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. - This is a part-time position. - 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 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, 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 a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information. 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. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity. 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. Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Climate Operation Lead #05550 in the subject line. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

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