Department of Transportation - Transportation Management and Support
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 182.3 | 0 | 37,158 | 37,158 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 182.3 | 0 | 37,599 | 37,599 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | 0 | 441 | 441 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Stabilizing Construction Workforce | 1.0 | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| Transportation Safety Analysis | 1.0 | 0 | 331 | 331 |
| Practical Solutions/Change Mgmt | 1.0 | 0 | 303 | 303 |
| WSDOT Website Optimization | 0.0 | 0 | 777 | 777 |
| Worker Safety Industrial Hygiene | 2.0 | 0 | 750 | 750 |
| Talent Development | 1.0 | 0 | 658 | 658 |
| Work Zone Safety Grants | 0.0 | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 6.0 | 0 | 3,819 | 3,819 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Public Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 678 | 678 |
| State Rep Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 1,023 | 1,023 |
| Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 0 | 78 | 78 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 40 | 40 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 1,918 | 1,918 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer | 0.0 | 0 | (8) | (8) |
| Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer | 0.0 | 0 | (16) | (16) |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | (24) | (24) |
| Total Policy Changes | 6.0 | 0 | 5,713 | 5,713 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 188.3 | 0 | 43,312 | 43,312 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 6.0 | 0 | 6,154 | 6,154 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 3.3% | 0.0% | 16.6% | 16.6% |
Policy Changes
Stabilizing Construction Workforce
Additional expenditure authority is provided to the department’s Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services (PASS) grant program to increase the number of people prepared to work in the heavy construction labor force. This program increases the pool of qualified workers, creates greater diversity in WSDOT’s workforce, and forms a pathway for more individuals to earn a living wage while learning.
Transportation Safety Analysis
Additional federal and safety performance targets have created new analysis work for the department. Funding is provided for dedicated staff to incorporate safety analysis into all phases across planning, programming, design and operations.
Practical Solutions/Change Mgmt
To accommodate the department's transition to using a practical solutions approach across all programs, funding for an organizational change manager is provided to assist department employees in adapting to the new environment.
WSDOT Website Optimization
Funding is provided for a user-centered website redesign for the most highly trafficked website in state government.
Worker Safety Industrial Hygiene
Funding is provided for two industrial hygienists in the department’s Human Resources Safety Office to analyze, identify, and measure workplace hazards or stressors that can cause disease or impaired health.
Talent Development
Funding is provided for the agency to maintain its current talent development efforts and send 10 staff per year to executive leadership training at the University of Washington.
Work Zone Safety Grants
Ongoing expenditure authority is provided for the agency to accept donations from partners and expand their work zone safety awareness program.
State Public Employee Benefits Rate
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
WFSE General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington Federation of State Employees - General Government. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium, shift, and other special pay changes; and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
State Rep Employee Benefits Rate
This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
PTE Local 17 General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with Professional and Technical Employees Local 17. It includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium pay changes; and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019, and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020. This item includes both general government and higher education employees.
Non-Rep Premium Pay
Funding is provided for increases in premium pay for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. Funding is sufficient to support changes in shift differential, call back and standby pay, as well as a 5 percent increase for employees working in King County.
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees.
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides a one-time, ongoing increase of 3 percent, up to a maximum of $62.50 per month.
Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer
This moves funding for employee transit passes from agencies to WSDOT, which administers the program. The transfer includes both funding added in 2019-21 for expanded access, as well as funding that was provided in the 2017-19 budget.
Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer
This moves funding for negotiated medical flexible spending arrangements (FSA) from individual agency budgets. It will be provided to the Health Care Authority, which will administer the benefit.
