Full-Time Public Works County Engineer
Job Description
Job Summary
The department of Public Works is looking for an enthusiastic, compliance-driven leader for the Office of the County Engineer. This position will offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to participate in a pivotal moment in the history of the Clark County Public Works department, assuming a critical senior management role and working towards the completion of several large capital projects while building a policy-driven environment in collaboration with administrative partners throughout the agency.
The County Engineer reports to the Director of Public Works and is fully responsible for supervising the maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of all county roads within Clark County. This position is an executive leadership role that is a critical member of the Senior Management Team within Public Works with both direct and indirect supervisory responsibilities.
There are only 39 identified County Engineers within the State of Washington and this position is one of them. There is a large assortment of legal and regulatory requirements associated with performing the function of the county engineer, and compliance and adherence to best practices is a critical component of this role. The successful candidate will be able to manage the delicate balance between technical strength as a subject matter expert and the communication skills necessary to convey complexities to an audience that is diverse in experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, preferably in a public works agency.
- A minimum of three years supervisory or management experience
- Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of Washington or ability to procure such registration within the first six months of employment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the related physical sciences; principles and practices of construction engineering, inspection, and investigation; effective construction methods and techniques; Federal, State and County standards applicable to public works project design and construction; principles and practices of human resources and financial management; roadway and right-of-way maintenance practices and techniques.
Ability to effectively fulfill the key responsibilities of the position as listed above; exercise sound judgment in the independent development of solutions to complex technical, administrative and managerial problems; direct and coordinate the inspection, negotiation and control of the work of private contractors; plan and utilize current technology in addressing personal and division responsibilities; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing; work responsively with community and business groups and group activists representing a wide variety of interests; effectively and collaboratively balance competing interests and approaches.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: M2.838 ($8,965.00 – $12,667.00) per month
How to Apply
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
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