SURVEY (ENGINEER 1 or 2) - 10% SIGNING INCENTIVE - ADVANCE OF 1 YEAR OF VACATION LEAVE ACCRUALS!

Engineer 1 - Required Education and Experience

• Equivalent four years related engineering* experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE), or
• Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering field obtained by June 30, 2024 ; or
• Registered as an Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) OR Engineer in Training (EIT)*.

Driving Requirements

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

The successful candidate 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. Category 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 candidate is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment, the successful candidates must :

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, 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 and driving record review. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Provide references that demonstrate reliability, a good attendance record and a positive work ethic / attitude.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy with other employees, contractors and the general public.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying theories, principles and practices including specific principles of assigned programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, standards and regulations governing engineering projects.
• Knowledge of construction design, management, and principles
• Knowledge of common materials used in engineering projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Skilled in land surveying, construction staking, calculations, geodetic, and cadastral surveying. Experience with Civil 3D, Carlson, and point cloud survey software.
• Skilled in conflict-resolution and ability to problem-solve.
• Skilled in planning and scheduling skills
• Skilled in technical writing
• Skilled in mechanical and spatial reasoning
• Skilled in data collection, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to create, read and interpret engineering plans, maps, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to inspect projects for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to utilize computers and related software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public.
• Ability to report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an "Essential Employee" under the Public Works Inclement Weather / Emergency Response policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, other agencies, public, and other departments.
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position.

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 :

• Work is performed in both office and field environments.
• Exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur during driving or conducting field inspections.
• May be exposed to physical hazards.
• Substantial telephone and in-person contact with the public, consulting engineers, contractors or other government agencies and County departments.
• Bending, stooping, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), extensive walking, standing, adequate vision to operate equipment, inspect construction, etc.

and establish traffic control.

• Exertion of force of up to 30 lbs. occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds continually to lift / carry / move objects and to operate a variety of equipment.
• Occasionally walk outside on uneven ground and traverse, rough terrain.
• Exposed to other physical hazards out in the field.
• Exposed to potentially hazardous conditions when dealing with disgruntled or hostile individuals.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Engineer 1 - Essential Job Functions :

• Calculates, analyzes, and reviews field data and prepares section subdivisions accordance to surveying principles, practices, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Prepares and reviews calculations and property descriptions for construction projects, right-of-way Right of Way plans, Record of Surveys, and boundary surveys for Public Works capital projects (roads, stormwater, and sewer), and for other county departments, including the Parks Department and the Commissioner’s Office.

Examine and interpret City / County annexation boundary changes and update county GIS databases.

Calculate, evaluate, and review field data to create topographic survey base maps using Civil 3D, Carlson, and point cloud software.

Knowledge of creating surveying file templates, instructions, drafting standards, while preparing county surveying products.

Responds to research inquiries from the public, engineering firms, surveyors, title companies, inter-departmental, and other county departments.

Research includes Public Works project files, Recorded documents (including Records of Surveys, Subdivisions, Deeds, and Conveyances), aerial photographs, historical survey documents and field books.

Other Job Duties :

Perform other related duties as assigned.

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