




Summary
Job Duties
What You WiIl Be Doing:
- Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to engineers for the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated.
- Direct personnel in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater capital projects, including facility retrofits, new stormwater facilities, flood reduction, and water quality retrofits to help meet regulatory compliance, or floodplain reconnection capital projects.
- Provide and/or direct technical and quality engineering review of capital improvement projects to apply accepted design and engineering standards.
- Manage capital projects and/or provide technical support to capital projects.
- Collaborate with Stormwater Capital Unit Leadership Team to nurture team culture and plan/prioritize work assignments.
- Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to engineers for the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
- At least five (5) years' experience as a lead capital project engineer.
- Demonstrated experience managing capital projects.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments with discipline, time management, and organization.
Competencies You Bring:- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
- Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
As part of our interview and professional development processes, we align with a competency-based framework. Korn Ferry offers a publicly available resource that describes many of the competencies we consider during hiring and performance discussions.
You're welcome to review these materials to get a general understanding of the types of competencies we may be looking for:https://www.kornferry.com/fyi-resources
Please note that while we draw on this model to inform our practices, we use it in a way that is tailored to our organization's needs.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:- Licensed Washington State professional civil engineering (P.E.) or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain Washington State license through reciprocity.
- Advanced knowledge of stormwater design principles and capital project delivery (planning, design and construction).
- A growth mindset and sense of humor.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:
Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite/field reporting requirements on Day 1 (orientation day) and typically 3-6 days per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work. - Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
- Necessary Special Requirements:
- Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.
- The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
- Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather conditions. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time. Field conditions include brushy, forested environments, river, stream and wetland corridors, and slippery, uneven surfaces and adverse outdoor weather conditions. Work tasks also may include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts. Ability to work long hours outside conducting field work and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Engineer IV classification and having passed probation). We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:- Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Cover Letter (Your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process; we're looking for original writing that showcases your relevant job experience)
Initially, your application materials will be reviewed to see how they align with the below minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, environmental science, natural resource management, urban/regional planning, or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the core work duties of the position.
- At least 5 years' experience as a lead capital project engineer.
- Demonstrated success experience managing capital projects.
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.
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- Remote and Onsite Work Details: