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

Description

Salary : $92, $112,292.40 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-CNR8638R-JAN

Department: Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources

Division: Surface Water Mgmt

Opening Date: 01/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

This job posting is to fill one (1) position
and to create an eligibility register to fill future Engineer III positions.

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

Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM), a Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is seeking a highly motivated and well qualified licensed Professional Engineer to develop, design, and manage capital improvement projects (including management of consultant contracts). The Engineer III position will work in the SWM Capital projects section. The ideal candidate will be part of a team of engineers and technicians that take projects from concept through design and construction. This position offers involvement on a variety of local projects including urban drainage, fish passage culverts, water quality and habitat improvements, and replacement of failing infrastructure.

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 areas of service:

• Stormwater drainage systems;
• Habitat for fish and aquatic wildlife;
• Clean water in rivers, streams and lakes;
• River flooding and erosion.

The successful candidates 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 fish passage, drainage, and water quality projects; project management; hydraulic and hydrologic computer modeling; developing construction drawings, cost estimates, and project specifications; and overseeing project construction. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work well with staff and stakeholders with a variety of 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 (PE) 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 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 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. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to

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.

Snohomish County - The Future We Choose

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. Project management, analysis, and design of major improvements and modifications to public works roads and structures; produces design reports and plans, specifications and cost estimates for construction of public works facilities such as roadways, bridges, surface water systems, and solid waste sites.
2. Reviews engineering design work to ensure proposed designs meet project needs, engineering specifications and cost regulatory requirements.
3. Conducts or directs the preparation of major planning or design engineering studies by identifying and researching needs and problems in the area of specialization; monitors the collection of field data and the technical evaluations used to develop recommendations.
4. Manages the selection and administration of engineering consultants performing work for planning and reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and on call engineering services.
5. Prepares requests for proposals for professional engineering, consulting, and environmental services; reviews requests from consultants for changes in scope of work and recommends appropriate action.
6. Acts as a technical resource in a specialized area of engineering to resolve complex design and construction problems within the public right of way and provide assistance in correcting related problems on private property.
7. Conducts field trips to inspect project sites during planning and design phases, and during construction for compliance with specifications and plans.
8. Provides technical support and acts as engineering liaison between public works, consulting engineering firms and other governmental agencies; reviews agency documents preparing and presenting comments on behalf of the department.
9. Coordinates the location, notification and preparation of presentations at public meetings for assigned projects and assists in other project manager's public meetings. Provides technical testimony at Public Hearings or Meetings.
10. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to engineering staff.
11. Assigns, leads, and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises assists and trains subordinates as necessary. Participates in the selection of new employees, and makes recommendations regarding hiring..
12. Researches and prepares pertinent data and reports for legal counsel for court actions and represents public works on matters pertaining to real property condemnations.
13. Reviews and approves all plans and contract documents before they are used in the public bidding process for county construction projects.
14. Establishes and monitors a current public meeting calendar for all required public information meetings on proposed public works projects; confers with the appropriate project manager and goes through a checklist for all the required logistical details for the meeting.
15. Assures the accuracy of all engineering design standards and standard specifications used by the design staff; updates design standards and specifications as requested by the Engineering Manager and maintains up to date files of design standard drawings and standard specifications for staff use.
16. Develops recommendations for mitigating measures to reduce or provide for environmental impacts to the county road system.
17. Supervises or conducts field and laboratory investigations required to obtain representative soil information for potential construction sites; such investigations may be through borings, soundings, sampling or testing.
18. Evaluates field laboratory soils results and makes engineering recommendations pertaining to the foundation design of roadway, bridge foundations, retaining walls and landslide corrections.
19. Manages the civil materials testing laboratory; approves construction materials and their sources, maintains materials records, makes recommendations pertaining to material acceptance; establishes related procedures and criteria as necessary.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field, and four (4) years of civil engineering experience, three (3) of which are in the area of specialization; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain one by demonstrated training or experience is required for most positions.

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• engineering mathematics applied to area of specialization
• engineering principles and practices and the materials and equipment applicable to the area of specialization
• the current codes, trends, and developments in the field of engineering specialization
• principles of project management, organization and administration
• laws and regulations applicable to the area of assignment

Ability to:

• direct and inspect the work of consultants and contractors on civil engineering studies and projects
• prepare and manage project activities, including monitoring budgets, work schedules, grant requirements and progress reviews
• plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, representatives of other agencies and with the general public
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• prepare or oversee the preparation of engineering studies and plans

SUPERVISION
Employees report to and receive direction from an engineering supervisor. Employees may lead full-time or temporary employees. A high degree of independent judgment and action is exercised in planning projects and programs and resolving administrative and technical problems within the framework of established codes, policies, budgetary limits and sound engineering practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in an office environment with frequent field 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.

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 is 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 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

Do you have a Washington State Professional Engineer's License?Or, are you eligible to take the professional engineers exam and can you provide documentation from the Washington State Board of Registration as to being accepted to take the exam.

• Yes
• No

04

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

05

How many years of experience do you have in civil engineering; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities?

• No experience to less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years to less than four (4) years experience
• Four (4) years to less then six (6) years experience
• Six (6) or more years experience

06

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

07

Essay Question This position is responsible for the design and management of multiple Surface Water public works projects, which may vary in size and complexity. Describe your experience with analysis and design of surface water projects, including the development of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) packages and the steps taken to achieve success.

08

Essay Question Please tell us about your experience working on a team. Include a description of projects, your role and responsibility, size of team, and the challenges and successes you have had within the team.

09

Essay Question Describe your experience with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Describe types of regulations with which you have experience. Examples could include design guidelines, permits, etc.

Required Question