Adopt A Highway Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $43,836.00 - $58,392.00 Annually
Location : Whitman County - Colfax, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-ER-60254
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Eastern Region
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
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 a Fiscal Specialist 1 to provide essential clerical and fiscal support to employees and management within Eastern Area 2 in Colfax, WA. This position serves as the primary timekeeper and fiscal resource for approximately 35-45 employees, ensuring accurate payroll, labor tracking, inventory accountability, invoice and voucher processing, and compliance with WSDOT financial policies and procedures. This role also supports budget monitoring, third-party damage tracking, special motor vehicle permitting, and public-facing programs such as Adopt-a-Highway. Through accurate financial recordkeeping, timely fiscal transactions, and effective coordination with internal and external partners, this position helps ensure Area 2 Maintenance operates efficiently and supports the safe and reliable operation of the state highway system.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Serve as the principal timekeeper for Maintenance and Operations Area 2, overseeing payroll functions, processing bi-monthly fiscal reports, leave balances, and employee schedule changes, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Maintain proper coding for credit card purchases, receive and verify vendor invoices, and prepare payment vouchers.
• Perform daily consumable inventory tracking, reporting, and reconciliation in compliance with established inventory guidelines, utilizing multiple databases.
• Act as initial point of contact with the public and other agencies, answering a multi-line telephone and forwarding to appropriate personnel.
• Issue Special Motor Vehicle Permits through the System Network for Oversize/Overweight Permits Information, batch documents, and audit for accuracy.
• Maintain the filing system, personnel, vouchers, contracts, rest area calendar, adopt-a-highway correspondence, and a variety of reference material and manuals.

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

• Administrative & Office Support: Experience performing administrative, clerical, fiscal, payroll, inventory, or customer service functions in an office environment.
• Systems & Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency using computers and office technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email systems, scanners, copiers, printers, and multi-line telephone systems.
• Communication & Customer Service: Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and external members of the public through verbal communication, email, and written correspondence. Ability to provide customer service and respond professionally to inquiries from the public, employees, and partner agencies.
• Confidentiality & Information Stewardship: Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive payroll, personnel, and financial information.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments accurately while meeting established deadlines.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Demonstrates professionalism and respect by contributing to a work environment that promotes inclusion, equity, and equal opportunity.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and make informed decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Payroll Processing: Ability to learn and apply new systems, processes, and regulations related to payroll, accounting, inventory, permitting, and administrative operations.
• Agency-Specific Experience: Experience using WSDOT systems, such as PCMS, DOTtime, TRAINS, vouchering systems, or other enterprise financial or payroll systems.
• Financial Document Management and Compliance: Experience maintaining inventory records, processing fiscal transactions, or reconciling financial data.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Experience coordinating work with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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 Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• 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 for more information.

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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.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• 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 listed Recruiter.
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 www.uscis.gov.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference #26DOT-ER-60254 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick l