DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MANAGER – Department of Community Development

Job Description

KITSAP COUNTY COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD)

Kitsap County DCD seeks a Program Manager to join our team of professionals.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the incumbent will manage and provide leadership to professional engineering staff consisting of permit reviewers and site development inspectors. This position will provide advanced technical professional expertise in the monitoring, review and implementation of development regulations pertaining to stormwater, grading, erosion control, survey, and traffic. The role requires a fundamental understanding of engineering principles, regulatory framework, and development processes.

DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for its permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor’s Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the “go to organization” for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth.

Please learn more about the Department at our County webpage.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience including at least two years of supervisory or lead experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct government or engineering experience in permitting of residential, commercial, and Capital projects.
• Industry-specific licenses or certifications such as a EIT/PE, Project Management Professional, Professional Surveyor, or Construction Management Professional.