Engineer IV - Everett, United States - Snohomish County Planning and Development Services

Description

Salary : $96, $118,044.84 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2023-CNR8638R-JUN

Department: Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources

Division: Surface Water Mgmt

Opening Date: 06/28/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

This job posting will be open until the position has been filled.

The Surface Water Management (SWM) Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a highly motivated and well qualified licensed Professional Engineer. This Engineer IV position will be a team lead in the SWM Capital section. The Capital section is a group of 19 engineers, technicians and project specialists that take projects from concept through construction. Together we work to identify and ultimately implement solutions to drainage, flooding, and surface water related environmental issues across the County.

About the Engineer IV position
The SWM Capital section has several teams that develop, design, and manage capital improvement projects (including management of consultant contracts).

SWM designs and implements a wide variety of stormwater improvement capital projects (fish passage improvements, neighborhood drainage improvements, water quality treatment, road flooding reduction, etc.). SWM has a robust annual construction program, delivering 10-15 capital projects per year. If working on meaningful and challenging capital projects from identification through construction sounds good to you, please consider applying for this Engineer IV position.

The successful candidate will have qualities in alignment with SWM's core values: providing and demonstrating high quality service, leadership, stewardship, accountability, respect, and integrity. You will have proficiency and expertise in analyzing and designing drainage infrastructure (including storm drains, roadside ditches, detention/retention ponds) and water quality projects. You will have experience with developing construction drawings, supplemental provisions/specifications, engineer's estimates of probable construction cost, and design documentation reports. Experience with hydrologic modeling and hydraulic modeling, design and construction of fish passage structures / stream restoration, construction oversight is desirable but not required.

Your excellent communication skills and ability to work well with staff and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds will make you stand out. Apply for this position to positively contribute to the delivery of high quality projects and service to the residents of Snohomish County.

A Professional Engineer's License is required for this position.

About Surface Water Management
SWM is a stormwater utility that provides services to unincorporated Snohomish County. These services are primarily funded by service charges paid by property owners in the unincorporated county. SWM is the largest division in Snohomish County's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. With an annual budget of $54.6 million, SWM maintains 108 full-time positions filled by dedicated professionals in their field. SWM works in partnership with other local and regional agencies to improve Snohomish County now and for future generations. SWM provides a variety of programs and services for reducing road and property flooding and preserving and improving the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems. We focus on four core areas of service:

• Drainage and road flooding
• Clean water in rivers, streams and lakes;
• Salmon and marine habitat; and
• River flooding

You can find us responding to water-quality problems and complaints, monitoring river levels during flood season, maintaining drainage systems, managing habitat improvement projects and more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to Our 2022 Highlights report is available

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the web page to learn more.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.

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Benefits
Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:

• : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Other benefits include , , , , , , and more.
• : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career development training.

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email:

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Plans and coordinates all engineering operations related to complex engineering projects.
2. Acts as a division resource in resolving complex engineering problems relating to design, land development, traffic operations and right of way use and acquisition.
3. Assigns, evaluates and leads the work of four (4) or more subordinate employees as required; advises, assists and trains subordinates as necessary; participates in the selection of new employees, and may perform periodic performance evaluations.
4. Directs the preparation of comprehensive engineering studies and databases in order to compile, cross-index and analyze information for engineering planning and decision making.
5. Resolves design and funding problems on county projects under construction to ensure that the completed project operates as intended and preserves the public health and safety.
6. Prepares and manages the preparation of project plans, specifications, estimates and construction documents to assure that assigned projects are completed on schedule and within an acceptable budget.
7. Coordinates operations with resource groups, other county departments and programs, outside agencies, citizen groups and the general public as necessary; provides technical assistance to other county departments as required.
8. Reviews and approves plans and contract documents before they are used in the public bidding process for county construction projects, includes stamping plans and specifications with Professional Engineering License.
9. Works with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to resolve engineering related legal issues and acts as an expert witness on engineering aspects of design and right-of-way use/acquisition and land development for assigned public works projects.
10. Prepares reports and recommendations to the County Council, various community groups and outside agencies as necessary; may conduct or participate in public hearings to explain program plans and solicit public input.
11. Prepares Federal and State funding applications, prospectus packages, council approval motions, permits and jurisdictional agreements and other documents to support funding of design and construction projects on the County ACP and Six Year TIP.
12. Responds to inquiries from the public regarding specific problems or issues in area of assignment.
13. Prepares regular project status reports and task assignments status reports.
14. Selecting and managing of engineering consultants to provide necessary project services for the department when the expertise or resources are not available.
15. Coordinates with other County agencies, governmental agencies; municipalities, citizen groups, developers, and utilities to achieve project goals and presents comments on behalf of the Public Works department.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or a related engineering specialty and eight (8) years of professional engineering experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A Professional Engineer's License in civil engineering is required for all positions.

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• civil engineering standards, principles and practices with special reference to the functional area
• methods and techniques related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works facilities
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to the area of assignment
• the principles and practices of planning, scheduling and budgeting

Ability to:

• methods to conduct comprehensive engineering studies and data analysis
• the literature, trends and developments in the area of specialty
• manage multiple projects and activities
• design construction projects by preparing contract plans and specifications and developing estimates
• direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees
• develop project specific work plans, schedules and budgets
• propose solutions to complex problems utilizing professional knowledge, research and other outside resources
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, representatives of other agencies, and with the general public
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and other written materials and documents
• exercise excellent interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills; walk and climb on construction sites

SUPERVISION

The employee reports to and receives direction from an Engineering Manager. The work requires considerable independent judgment and discretion in developing and achieving work unit goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through meetings and periodic status reports, and by evaluation of results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in an office and field environment with frequent trips to locations throughout the county to make site visits, attend meetings or coordinate work activities. Meetings or project requirements may involve working evenings, weekends or holidays as necessary. Field conditions involve working in and around hazardous sites and construction vehicles.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.

Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License
• No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain one

03

What is your highest level of completed education in civil engineering or related field?

• No degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

04

How many years of professional engineering experience; OR, any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work do you have?

• No experience to less than six (6) years experience
• Six (6) years to less than eight (8) years experience
• Eight (8) years to less than then (10) years experience
• Ten (10) years to less than twelve (12) years experience
• Twelve (12) or more years experience

05

This position requires that you have a Professional Engineer's (PE) License in Civil Engineering. Do you possess a valid PE license in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

06

If you do not have a PE License in Civil Engineering from Washington State, do you have a PE license in Civil Engineering from another state in which you will be able to obtain a PE license by comity in Washington within six months?

• Yes
• I have a valid PE license in Washington State
• No

07

The following essay questions will be scored to determine whether or not you advance to the interview stage. You must score at least 70% to qualify for an interview. Candidates with passing scores will be ranked by supplemental score. You will be awarded points for grammar, spelling, and writing ability. The top scoring candidates will be invited to an interview.
Do you understand that the scores on this portion of the supplemental will determine your eligibility and ranking for an interview, and all experience MUST be documented in your employment history?

• Yes
• No

08

Essay Question This position is responsible for managing the design of large and complex surface water/stormwater projects (fish passage culverts, neighborhood drainage improvements, WQ treatment facilities, etc.).Describe your education and work experience related to this position. Please detail your approach in managing the creation of design plans, specification and estimate packages. Please provide specific examples.

09

Essay Question The position requires you to lead a team of engineers, technicians and consultants. Please tell us about your experience leading a workgroup/team. Include description of project (e.g. capital project, modeling project, etc.), size of teams led, and make-up of the teams.

10

Essay Question Describe your experience managing consultants. Include details of your background in the selection, management and coordination of consultant contracts.

Required Question