Salary range is $65k to $145k, with a midpoint of $105k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction of Senior Technical Project Manager ROW, the Senior Technical Project Specialist performs ROW engineering duties to support the Agency’s capital projects and operational needs. Provides guidance to Consultants on the identification and determination of property rights, delivery of Civil Certification and appraisal deliverables, and other associated deliverables to secure necessary rights for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Sound Transit (ST) facilities. May support multiple projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Coordinates with Consultants to identify the appropriate property rights needed to support design, construction, operation, and maintainability of one or more ST capital project facilities and systems.

• Supports establishment of ROW related scope-of-work task requirements for Consultants based on design phases and construction delivery methods.

• Supports and guides Consultants who are responsible for identification and determination of property rights, delivery of internal Civil Certification, and the associated deliverables for appraisal, as well as review and verification of project deliverables such as plans, specifications, general and special conditions, project requirements, scope of work, estimates, schedules, and other documentation in conformance with the agency ROW manual and best practices. Provides technical ROW support and oversight of development of technical property acquisition documents needed for private property owners, third parties, including state and local agencies, and utilities for the delivery of assigned projects during the design phase and construction phase, and construction close-out phase.

• Coordinates with other Sound Transit departments and staff in implementation of ROW practices and other agency policies and processes.

• Supports project teams in identifying and addressing street vacations, property transfers, and agency rights within State and City Right-of-Ways.

• Supports the ST Right-of-Entry (ROE) process, including identifying ROE types, and reviewing work plans.

• Supports and understands the development of WSDOT Temporary Construction Airspace Lease and Airspace Lease exhibits and supporting documents necessary for construction and operation of Sound Transit facilities. Supports preparation of the Real Property Acquisition Plan (RAP) in relation to ST, WSDOT, and other 3rd Party Agency ROW and interests.

• Supports Construction Management and Outreach during construction to interpret property rights, interface with the private property owners, investigate property owner claims, and administer temporary construction easements. After construction, works with Agency Operations and Facilities to understand property rights acquired from private properties, and to develop property maintenance plans.

• Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.

• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.

• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.

• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in civil/architectural engineering design, construction, surveying, computer aided drafting and design, and/or land development work that includes experience with developing and understanding project design plans, specifications, and property related documents such as deeds, easements, agreements, covenants and restrictions, plats, parcel maps, and legal descriptions; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:  

• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:  

• Valid Professional Civil Engineer License or Land Surveyor License issued by the State of Washington.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective time management skills.

• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.

• Ability to collaborate with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong skills reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, property agreements, and easements and for conformance to required standards and approved budgets.

• Strong ability to interpret and administer ROW policies and procedures.

• Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.

• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Operations, services, and activities of engineering and construction programs.

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Strong understanding of engineering consulting services and methods including cost estimates, plans, and specifications.

• Strong understanding of surveys, legal descriptions, parcel and assessors maps, title reports, and deeds.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:  

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, in outside meetings, jurisdiction offices, and at construction jobsites.

• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, and extreme noise when conducting site visits and when working in the field.

• Must be able to safely navigate a construction site where surfaces are uneven, conditions are not yet to code, and alertness is required due to heavy equipment use in the vicinity.

• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)