CAPITAL PROJECT (ENGINEER) MGR (SW) -10% PREMIUM PAY, 10% INCENTIVE PAY & 1 YEAR VACATION ACCRUALS!

Required Education and Experience

Licensed as a WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or in process of securing WA State comity; or Certification as a Project Management Professional;

and six years relevant requisite engineering experience, to include two years of supervisory or lead experience; OR

Bachelor's degree in related field and six years requisite engineering experience, including two years of supervisory or lead experience;

and successful applicant m ust obtain WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or Certification as a Project Management Professional, within one year of employment.

Engineering means the practice of engineering as defined in RCW 18.43.020.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications

• Six years of contract administration and project management experience.
• Certified as a Project Management Professional.

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of a current driving record / abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.

The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

This position is categorized as :

• Category 1 Driver : operates County-owned vehicle, and
• C ategory 2 : Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations / Tests and Other Requirements

Please note : The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must :

• Submit copies of valid certifications and / or official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations / tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Driving record review to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

• Principles, practices, and standards of civil / mechanical engineering
• Engineering mathematics
• Development of plans, maps, specifications, and drafting terminology and symbols
• Applicable permit requirements for design and construction projects
• Contracting processes and construction methods for public works infrastructure projects
• Application and interpretation of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances as they relate to area of assignments
• Management and supervisory principles and practices including program planning, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.

Skilled in :

• Leadership, supervision, and personnel management
• Project and program management
• Planning, budgeting, and development of engineering plans for assigned area
• Analyzing engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Organizing and overseeing work projects, including planning and monitoring work schedules contract compliance, and progress reviews

Abilities to :

• Perform the essential functions of the position
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, contractors, consultants, the general public, partner agencies and other local, state, and federal agencies
• Apply judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Make informed decisions based on policies and procedures

Working Conditions / Physical Activities

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Positions in this class typically require :

• Working in an office environment with routine field inspections / activities around construction sites in wastewater treatment plants, and sewage pump stations
• Walking short or long distances
• Bending, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), or stooping
• Handling documents
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person, on the telephone, and / or by computer
• Ability to enter data and retrieve information from a computer
• Exertion of force of up to 25 pounds occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds frequently and / or 10 pounds consistently to lift, carry or move objects

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Manage and coordinate the design and details for Capital improvements and modifications to the County’s infrastructure requiring advanced engineering skills including : preparation and production of specialized design reports, studies, plans, working drawings, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates;
• preparation and submittal of permit applications; coordination with other sections, divisions, departments, agencies and all applicable utilities;
• consideration and evaluation of property impacts and right of way needs; confirmation of project scope, schedule and budget;
• assuring that work is performed in a timely and efficient manner according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations;

and acting as a technical resource in the engineering arena to resolve complex design and construction problems, for structures such as roads, bridges, storm water controls, transportation infrastructure, storm sewer collection and conveyance, solid waste collection and handling, and related structures and facilities.

• Manage, coordinate, and participate in the screening and selection of engineering consultants and contractors to perform work for assigned County capital improvement projects including : negotiating contracts;
• defining scope, schedule, and budget; reviewing for approval; tracking consultants’ scope of work, schedule and budget; coordinating and responding to consultants' questions and comments;

and reviewing and evaluating consultant's work products, for the duration of the project / contract.

• Manage, coordinate, and participate, in pre-bid, pre-construction, and technical review meetings, which involve meeting with utility companies, developers, contractors, engineers, and representatives from County departments and State agencies to review and analyze plans, specifications and related impact for County projects.
• Serve as a key liaison and maintain professional relationships with the County departments and managers, interdepartmental committees, engineering firms, developers, contractors, utility companies and the general public on assigned projects.

Interpret, implement, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures; respond to and resolve complaints, problems and inquiries requiring a supervisor’s attention.

Attend and present at public meetings and formal public hearings on proposed County capital projects; including preparing and making public presentation of oral and visual reports to committees, community groups, special interest groups, elected officials, or the Board of County Commissioners on capital project details, impacts, and status.

Work with communications staff and management to develop outreach materials for public participation and engagement for capital projects.

• Act as the technical engineering expert and liaison for multiple programs, projects, and / or management; provide technical expertise in evaluation and analysis of complex (multi-dimensional), sensitive and political issues.
• Conduct engineering investigations, inspections, and studies. Ensure plans, drawings, specifications, and projects meet code and other legal requirements;

provide signatory engineering design approval on projects mandated by state and local codes.

Supervises professional and technical staff; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance; recommends and implements decisions regarding employee selection and discipline;

ensures resources are available for operations; and provides staff training and cross-training.

Other duties as assigned.

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