Capital Programs Manager

Job Description

Capital Programs Manager

Douglas County, Washington

Salary:  $111,036 – $131,472 DOQ

Plus excellent benefits, including available housing and relocation package

Douglas County, pop. 43,696, is located near the geographic center of Washington and is comprised of the cities and towns of East Wenatchee, the county’s largest city, Rock Island, Orondo, Waterville, the county seat, Mansfield and Bridgeport. The primary industry in the county is agriculture, along with associated industries such as packaging, warehousing, shipping and processing. Douglas County is bordered by the Columbia River and has several lakes which offer boating, fishing, and other water sports. The area offers a number of other outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, and skiing, all within a short distance.

Douglas County is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners, employs 230 FTEs and operates on a total budget of $45,000,000. Elected departments include the Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, District Court Judge, Sheriff, Superior Court Judge, and Treasurer. The Board of Commissioners oversee the following departments: Land Services (Planning), Transportation, MIS (IT), Countywide Solid Waste, Developmental Disabilities, Facilities, Douglas County Fair, and Office of Public Defense.

Reporting to the County Engineer, the Capital Programs Manager works within the County’s Transportation Department and performs high-level administrative, professional, and supervisory work to manage capital programs, including program-level management and direction of the transportation department design and construction programs. This position requires exceptional leadership, teamwork, and the use of independent judgment within established policy guidelines.

Education & Experience: A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and two (2) years of experience in project management, OR an Engineering Tech degree and four (4) years of experience in project management, OR six (6) years of experience in project management. A Washington State Professional Civil Engineer license or the ability to become licensed in Washington State within one (1) year of hire. A valid Washington State driver’s license. The County may, at its discretion, consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications.

Benefits include: Relocation and housing assistance package available. 2.5% COLA for 2025. Medical and Dental – 100% premiums paid for employee. Minimum $125 up to $305.57 in VEBA (Health Savings Plan) contribution by employer. Washington State Department of Retirement – PERS eligible/required. 2.5% employer contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan. Employee Assistance Plan. $12,000 Accidental and Life Insurance coverage. 11 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, 8 hours of leave accrual for Sick and Vacation to start. Vacation increases with years of service. Longevity incentives.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Open Recruitments”. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by June 15, 2025. (Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Open until filled.)