• Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with State Incident Management Administration.
• Development, coordination, tracking, and delivery of training using common computer tools, software, and websites such as WaTIMCo and SharePoint for information sharing and advertisement.
• Coordinate Washington State Fusion Center training with IR Program and TMC staff, and other responder partners.
• Lead statewide quarterly IR Program meetings; provide IR Program reporting for FHWA requirements.
• Develop IR Team Standard Operating Guidelines; coordinate with IR leadership statewide and WSP for Authorized Emergency Vehicle permitting and IR driver vetting.
• Develop agreements, policies, guidelines, and user handbook for Major Incident Tow (MIT) and Instant Tow programs; approve payments and maintain records within required timelines.
• Prepare contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), and other Agreements that serve interagency needs for the IR program.
• Support coordination and establishment efforts associated with WaTIMCo partnerships and Joint Operations Groups (JOG) that serve as regional TIM teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in fields closely related to Incident Response, Traffic Incident Management, and/or Emergency Management.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience and knowledge in all the following:
• Strong understanding of traffic incident management protocols and best practices.
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and evaluation related to transportation or emergency response programs.
• Knowledge of hazardous spill cleanup rules and regulations, roadway lane clearance techniques and methods, traffic control and operations, crash investigation efficiencies, emergency management and operations, and field personnel training.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and timeliness effectively.
• Familiarity with the laws, regulations, and policies governing transportation and emergency response.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting related to traffic incidents and response effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate with constituents.
• ICS100, ICS200, ICS300, ICS400 ICS700, and ICS800 FEMA training for emergency response and operations or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of appointment.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.
• The ability to pass a criminal background check from the Equipment and Standards Review Unit of the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in management, transportation operations, and emergency operations.
• Ability to successfully lead teams and address national audiences regarding WSDOT's initiatives on Traffic Incident Management.
• Strong commitment to promoting safety for responders and the public during incident management operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience in developing training programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including responding to incidents in various weather conditions and environments and attending incident debriefs when requested.

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