Agreements Specialist (TE3)

About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation! The Opportunity WSDOT is currently seeking an Agreement Specialist (TE3) in Wenatchee, WA with our North Central Region. This position supports the Region Program Management Office as an Agreements Engineer/Specialist that develops and administers contracts/agreements with professional consulting engineering firms and local, state and federal agencies which contribute to delivering transportation projects consistent with WSDOT's mission. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Agreement Specialist will: Serve as a Region resource for developing an array of agreements utilizing agency manuals and policies. Research agency resources and policies to determine appropriate type of agreement to utilize. Communicate with region support offices and provide/develop standard and non-standard agreements for transportation projects. Communicate with Region Area Consultant Liaison (ACL) and provide/develop consultant agreements to support projects. Prepare draft and/or proofread agreements for region support offices or consultants. Attend regional meetings (pre-construction conferences, project assignment meetings, project status meetings, and other meetings with consultants), as requested. Enter and maintain Region agreements in WSDOT Agreement Review Transmittal (ART) database or Consultant Agreements System. Research and deliver accounting codes. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required :

Coordination Skills:

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate among internal teams, centralized service offices, consultants, public agencies, and private parties to develop, execute, and administer agreements and related work activities. Records Management & Attention to

Detail:

Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and manage agreement and contract files throughout their life cycle in accordance with record retention policies, ensuring accurate documentation and accessibility.

Time Management Skills :

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent agreements, projects, or administrative tasks by organizing workload, prioritizing deadlines, and adapting to changing demands while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of work.

Analytical Review & Technical Accuracy:

Demonstrated ability to review scopes of work, budgets, agreement terms, and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance, and providing clear feedback and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Growth Mindset:

Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.

Service-Oriented:

Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others. It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Contract & Agreement Administration:

Demonstrated knowledge of preparing, executing, administering, and closing a variety of standard and non-standard agreements, including tracking, documentation, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and retention requirements.

Agreement File Management & Compliance:

Proven competency in maintaining complete, accurate, and compliant agreement files from initiation through close-out and destruction, in accordance with records retention and public disclosure requirements. Technical Competence in

Transportation Projects:

Demonstrates an understanding of the project needs, plans, special provisions. To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this post. Important Notes 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, please visit www.uscis.gov Why WSDOT Work-Life Balance

• We are committed to ensuring 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. To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role. An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date. 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. Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. 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 at Sidra.

Fields@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-NCR-24599 in the subject line.