Engineer 3 - Sewer Design Manager (RE-OPENED)

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Engineer 3 - Sewer Design Manager (RE-OPENED)

Salary

$82,451.20 - $114,836.80 Annually

Location

WA 99260, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

23-00017

Department

Public Works (formerly Environmental Services)

Opening Date

02/08/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

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Job Summary

This position is 40 hours per week.

This position performs supervisory work as the head of an engineering, maintenance or inspection section of the County's Engineering Department or operations and maintenance programs of the County's Utilities Department. The position allocated to this class is responsible for planning, scheduling, directing and evaluating the work of subordinates as well as providing administrative or technical advice and assistance to subordinates on more difficult assignments. The nature of work of the section may be engineering related, road or utilities maintenance related.

Positions functioning in engineering related sections generally supervise two or more engineers, engineering technicians or other engineering related positions and provides technical advice, project evaluation or other assistance or performs some engineering design work. When not functioning in a formal supervisory role on a permanent basis, a position can be assigned to assist an Engineer 4 in the management and operation of the division.

Positions in maintenance section are responsible for directing maintenance operations through a third line supervisory position and is responsible for managing the activities of the section. Positions may report to a division head or to the department head. Positions require frequent public contact to explain projects or respond to complaints. Work performed by the section may need to be coordinated with other section heads or division heads or the department director.

NOTES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:

This position supervises and manages the Sewer Design Section of the Public Works Environmental Services Department. The section provides design and construction management support for County sewer projects, reviews/accepts plans for developer-funded sewer system expansion, coordinates closely with the Utility Billing Section, and provides customer service regarding sewer issues. The position recommends appropriate County Code revisions, reviews/approves Standard Plans, participates in the preparation of comprehensive sewer plan and 6-year capital improvement plan, rate studies, and annual budget. The position oversees maintenance of the sewer GIS and hydraulic model. The position is also responsible for management of various consultant contracts and small works projects.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $105,537 - $147,002 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Examples of Duties

• Directs the activities of engineering technicians involved in the design and contract administration of major public works projects on the design of rural roads and residential streets; and directs the design and specifications writing phase and makes more difficult engineering decisions.

• Directs the activities of an assistant bridge engineer and drafts persons in the preparation of plans and specifications for bridge projects; performs structural design calculations for complicated bridge projects; develops and approves criteria for design of bridges; and coordinates and administers construction contracts involving bridges.

• Directs the activities of engineering technicians in the land development process; reviews and approves road and drainage plans and calculations for new roads in new plats; reviews design calculations submitted by developers' engineers for conformance with generally accepted engineering standards; and makes recommendations on plans required to obtain approval.

• Directs the activities of engineering technicians, an engineer-in-training, and other technical personnel in the design, installation and operation and maintenance of traffic signals; prepares specifications cost estimates and supervises the design and preparation of plans for signal installation contracts; directs the activities of first line supervisors in the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, signals, devices and traffic control stripping; and supervises the design, preparation of plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates of urban arterial designs.

• Coordinates the management and operation of the County's traffic safety program including development and operation of the County traffic safety program, traffic records system and road inventory system; coordinates safety activities with state, federal and other agencies; makes application for and directs the performance and completion of safety projects; coordinates the development of long range planning for the county road system; and coordinates and plans the department's responsibility in long and short-plan subdivisions and zoning applications.

• Directs the activities of engineering technicians and other technical personnel involved in construction inspections of all contract public works construction; supervises survey and materials crews in gathering necessary field information; prepares annual construction work programs; and meets with contractors to discuss project status and resolve technical or administrative details.

• Directs the activities of third and second line supervisors involved in the maintenance of county roads, bridges, drainage facilities, rights-of-way and other associated appurtenances; manages county equipment fleet and repair facilities; prepares annual maintenance work program and budget; submits work program and budget to operations engineer for review and approval; coordinates work schedules prepared by supervisors; and monitors project progress; inspects field work.

• Directs the activities of lower classed Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators involved in design and operations of the Utilities Department; reviews contracts and specifications for solid waste treatment or disposal; coordinates construction inspections, advises on resolving operational problems, and supervises utility billing.

• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Public Works - General

• Manages the development and submittal of grant applications.

• Reviews plats and short plans for concurrence to County road standards.

• Manages and supervises the Transportation Planning, Land Development and Development Services section of Public Works.

• Attends and participates in Spokane Regional Transportation Council Technical Transportation Committee.

• Represents the County and participates in regional transportation studies

• Reviews traffic impact analysis for land developments and determines if proposed mitigation is acceptable

• Oversees the certification acceptance of road and drainage facilities constructed by land developments.

• Reviews and makes recommendations on road vacations and temporary road closures.

• Reviews preparation of conditions on approval for land actions.

• Initiates the establishment of proposed public roads constructed by developments.

Utility - Sewer Operations

• Provides planning, design and construction management oversight of County sewer related projects for new construction and upgrades to existing systems.

• Provides design review and oversight to ensure additions to the sewer system proposed by private developers meets design and construction standards and quality of the overall system.

• Manages the spatial database development and maintenance to support the needs of the Design Section as well as other Department sections, the County, the general public, consultants and other agencies.

• Manages compliance with multiple environmental permits, both for limited term construction projects and long-term facility operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college.

• Three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to Engineer 2; or substituting course work or training in supervisory practices for up to six months of the experience.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Washington.

• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Selection Factors

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as required by the position.

• Knowledge of standard procedures used in the design and completion of projects, including construction inspection and compliance as required by the position.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with department personnel, personnel from other departments and the general public.

• Ability to plan, assign, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates.

• Ability to coordinate the management and operation of a major division as required by the position.

• Ability to review the work of subordinates and to provide advice and assistance on work improvements.

• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.

• Ability to determine the kind of data required for a project, and to direct the activities of others in gathering the data.

• Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare technical reports.

• Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare a design.

• Ability to investigate field conditions and diagnose problems.

• Ability to organize work tasks to complete projects within established timetables.

• Ability to work with various computer programs: engineering models, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and various Geographic Information Systems applications.

• Ability to effectively manage projects through to completion and according to established deadlines.

• Ability to research legal documents, codes and regulations.

• Ability to perform complex engineering work on studies, designs, construction management, and field operations.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Employee Benefits Summary

The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.

PAID TIME OFF

Spokane County Observed Holidays

Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County.

PTO

Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.

Vacation

For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language).

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.

Other Leaves

Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Medical Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).

2023 Rates:

Premera

Employee Only: $38.04 per month

Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month

Employee & Family: $209.60 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month

Kaiser:

Employee: $35.92 per month

Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month

Employee & Family: $196.06 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month

Dental Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.

2023 Rates:

Delta Dental Willamette Dental

Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month

Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month

Group Life Insurance

The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Long Term Disability Coverage

Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.

RETIREMENT

Retirement Plan (401a)

Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.

Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)

Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium.

Travel Assistance

Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.

Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program

Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.

Wellness Programs

There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.

Discounts

There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.

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(Spokane County employees only): Are you in a position covered by Spokane County's Public Works Guild?

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Agency

Spokane County

Address

824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260

Phone

509-477-5750

Website

http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment