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 currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 3{rel="nofollow"} to serve as an Asbestos Program Specialist in Lacey, WA. This position supports the agency's commitment to safety and environmental stewardship by implementing the Maintenance Operations Asbestos Program in Olympic Region. As a technical specialist and project team leader, this position works independently or on interdisciplinary teams formed to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of complex projects and on-going program activities involving the management and control of asbestos-containing materials in WSDOT buildings, bridges, and other structures.   What to Expect This position typically provides services to customers located throughout WSDOT's Olympic Region and other locations periodically as needed. Therefore, frequent independent travel in a vehicle is required and is typically local or regional but may periodically be statewide.   Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Asbestos Program Specialist* *will:

• Independently plan and conduct asbestos surveys/studies of WSDOT buildings, bridges, and other structures in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Input, maintain, and support the utilization of information in the asbestos-containing building material databases (ECM Portal and Asbestos Program network drives)
• Perform periodic re-inspections of facilities to validate accuracy of database information and identify data gaps indicating the need for further studies.  
• Perform periodic surveillance of known asbestos-containing material.
• Assist and train database users in database evaluative techniques.
• Provide technical support, training, and recommendations related to identification and management of asbestos-containing materials.

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

• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Building Inspector Initial 24-Hour Certification.
• Class III Operations & Maintenance Asbestos Work Initial 16 Hour Training or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and drawings using MS Word/Excel and AutoCAD or similar programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences.
• Ability to independently travel statewide extensively up to 50% of work schedule, including occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work safely at heights from ladders, bucket trucks, roofs, and bridges and in confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and to traverse over rough terrain.
• Ability to wear a respirator.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

One or more years of experience independently planning and performing asbestos surveys.

Bachelor's degree with major