Capital Programs Engineer II – Public Works

Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

 

Job Summary
This position performs professional and complex planning, monitoring, prioritizing, forecasting and coordinating of capital programs and projects in the Department of Public Works including: transportation improvements, pedestrian/ bicycle pathways, safety improvements, bridges, traffic signals, and parks/trails.

Primary duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: providing direction and coordination of the development of construction design plans, estimates and specifications for complex engineering projects involving road, bridge, drainage control structures, traffic signal, and transportation systems; participating in the identification, scoping, development, implementation and management of ongoing programs and projects, and assessing job effectiveness and cost efficiencies; reviewing design plans, estimates and specifications for conformance to project scope and County standards; sustaining accountability and providing guidance on scope, schedule, budget, and funding regulations on specific capital projects representing the County’s needs, project goals, and interests; preparing successful funding (grant) applications; monitoring and tracking funding contracts; acts as liaison with funding and other agencies.

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing preliminary project scopes and coordinating closely with Public Works’ capital project managers and teams to develop estimates, and manage projects to deliver projects on time, on-budget and within established scope. The position makes presentations to official boards; establishing and maintaining cooperative contacts with federal, state and city governments and represents the County at public meetings, open houses and hearings.

The successful candidate will be hired at the Engineer I/II level depending on related qualifications.

This position is represented and requires membership in Local 17 Professional and Technical Employees.

 

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

ENGINEER II
B.S. degree in Civil or related Engineering and two (2) years’ experience in an Engineering I classification or
equivalent.
– OR –
High School diploma or G.E.D. and four (4) years relative engineering work experience to include a
minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an Engineering I classification or equivalent and possession of an
E.I.T. certification.

 

Knowledge of…principles and practices of civil engineering; asset management concepts; construction
practices, contract administration, application and interpretation of design guidelines, county codes,
policies, and procedures; public agency and public works system operations and financing; organizational and management practices as applied to the development of projects; capital program planning, scheduling, and monitoring; grants and contract administration; methods and procedures of finance including grants accounting; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to capital programs; trends and practices within capital programs.

 

Ability to….establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other public agencies, consultants, and citizens; read, interpret, and develop plans and specifications for pavement preservation, culvert, and landslide projects; and communicate professionally both orally and in writing; accomplish multiple priorities/projects within established timeframes; detailed oriented and accurate accounting, audit practicalities, develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; lead professional and technical staff; ensure completion and maintenance of project documentation and reports; prepare a variety of grant/loan applications that will compete successfully for funding;  manipulate large and complex databases; work independently and within multidiscipline teams to plan, finance and construct capital projects; apply and interpret regulatory codes, departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; obtain a valid State driver’s license at time of hire.

 

Selection Process:

Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application.  Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Employment References may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.

 

Driver License verification and license abstract checks will be performed prior to final selection.
The first review date will be June 4th.

 

 

Examples of Duties
KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs, prepares and coordinates the development of construction engineering plans and specifications on all (as a project manager) or portions of (as a team member) major road, bridge, sewer and drainage, or traffic signal and transportation improvement projects; determines intersection, box culvert, pump station and similar designs. Develops cost estimates and recommendations towards final cost estimates.

Directs and participates in the development of detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles and related maps and specification sheets used in Public Works design projects planning and construction.

Reviews move difficult design plans and specifications for conformance to job requirements. Develops and checks more difficult specialized contract provisions, design agreements and design calculations and may attend pre-bid and pre-construction conferences to outline principle construction features.

Computes more difficult mathematical calculations used in developing profile, cross-sections, etc. Plots, profiles and cross-sections, figures grade lines, calculates plots and calculates traverses and similar criteria. Establishes points and elevations, proper location and drainage for streets, sewers, runways and other like structures.

Conducts studies and analyses on suitability of existing structural facilities and general policies, and feasibility (economic, realistic) of proposed designs. Interprets results and makes recommendations, both short and long term, relative to the subject assigned. Utilizes the computer as an aid to analyzing and developing solutions to engineering problems.

Reviews and coordinates the preparation and use of traffic signs; prepares plans and drawings for other traffic control devices; develops and analyses results of traffic engineering studies.

Checks street plans and profiles of short plats and sub-divisions in order to assure conformance to standards of the American Public Works Association and State Department of Transportation, County ordinances and Commissioner requirements; prepares Engineer’s reports relative to design deficiencies and recommends the proper corrective action in obtaining compliance. May represent Public Works at public hearings.

Reviews development plans for sewer and storm drainage for compliance with County Standards. Prepares staff reports with respect to utilities for proposed developments. May represent Public Works Department at public hearings for proposed developments. Designs and coordinates sewer and drainage improvement projects. Prepares summaries of design deficiencies and recommends the proper corrective action.

Explains and interprets agreements to contractors; enters “as-built” information to office plans. Evaluates partial stage completion and recommends payments. Prepares construction reports for matching funds and cooperative contracts with federal, state and city governments.

Inspects and leads the inspection of the construction of public works projects; reviews plans and specifications for contract construction work; observes the work of the contractor and verifies that it conforms to plans and specifications; checks material quantities and quality; reviews reports of tests and inspections made by subordinate inspectors; prepares and reviews the preparation of monthly cost and progress estimates, other engineering data and final reports upon the completion of construction jobs.

Instructs field crews engaged in taking soil samples and making field and laboratory tests of soil conditions and characteristics; prepares soil profiles in connection with highway location and construction jobs; prepares reports of soil investigations and analysis for use in the location and design of highways and highway structures.

Checks contract plans against PS&E data; performs physical testing of concrete and reinforcing bars, pre-stress strand and other materials.

Assists in quality control review and analysis; maintains records of progress sampling; reviews test reports for completeness and accuracy.

Directs a survey party ensuring good survey practices are used and is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and efficient functioning of the group. Maintains field books; reads and interprets grade sheets and other construction plans to determine locations for stakes to be set, the number and type to be used and when they should be placed; decides what control points will be tied into; develops the general work schedule for the party; and directs the training of subordinate personnel.

Instructs subordinates engaged in the computation of survey field notes and the preparation of topographic and contour maps, plans, profiles, cross-sections, mass diagrams and other data; personally, does the more difficult computations and engineering drafting and reviews the computations, drawings and mapping of subordinates; prepares estimates of materials and earthwork quantities and costs for construction and maintenance of structures; prepares and checks property descriptions.

Assists general public by answering questions and making referrals relative to special use permits, road improvements and developments, both in the office and at neighborhood meetings; explains requirements of special use permit process, developments and road improvement districts and methods of establishing or obtaining them; maintains close coordination between parties involved (citizens, Commissioners, other Public Works officials) from beginning to end of project.

Prepares applicable resolutions and documents for developments and RID’s; may represent Public Works Department at public hearings relative to formation and completion of developments and RID’s; conducts and certifies elections for the formation of a RID when the RID is initiated by the Board of Commissioners; reviews petitions for RID by residents to assure legality of signatures; prepares legal descriptions and deeds necessary to convey rightof- way in a RID; researches titles on properties in the RID Office, information on right of ways, and corner monumentation.

Assists Prosecuting Attorney in preparation of bond sale for RID financing; prepares informational pamphlets and procedure manuals.

Prepares more difficult and administrative reports, develops correspondence, records, and comprehensive reports as assigned in support of engineering projects.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Salary Grade
Local 17 Engineers.12

 

Salary Range
$41.53 – $56.07- per hour

 

Close Date
Open Until FilledRecruiter
Rori JonesEmail:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

 

 

Employee Benefits and additional compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

 

 

Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

 

 

 

 

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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county