Wetland Mitigation Compliance and Monitoring Supervisor (TPS4)
Tumwater, WA – Headquarters
$78,912 – $106,104 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist to serve as the Wetland Mitigation Compliance and Monitoring Supervisor within the Environmental Services Office, Wetlands Program. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting professional wetland biologists and supervising monitoring and reporting workflows for compensatory wetland mitigation sites statewide. This position independently plans and implements monitoring activities, coordinates with regional site managers, project teams, and multidisciplinary partners, and oversees data collection, analysis, and reporting to evaluate mitigation site performance and compliance. The Wetland Mitigation Compliance and Monitoring Supervisor will ensure the preparation and distribution of annual monitoring and management reports in accordance with state, local, and federal regulatory permit requirements. This position combines technical leadership, field coordination, and program management. Planning and implementation of monitoring efforts, supervision of staff and interns, analyzing ecological data, and producing regulatory compliance reports while coordinating with multiple agencies and internal teams are some of the main duties. A significant portion of the job involves managing and mentoring interns, handling recruitment, training, logistics, and performance evaluation, and regular fieldwork at remote sites. You’ll also contribute to policy development, provide technical expertise on wetland issues, and support continuous improvement of monitoring methods, all while staying current with evolving environmental regulations and best practices.