Job Ref: |
2018-00007
| Organization: |
City of Shoreline
| Job Category: |
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Washington (WA)
| City: |
SHORELINE
| Post Code: |
98133
| Salary and Benefits: |
Fully Benefited: $80,950.00 - $98,488.00 Annually
| Post Date: | 01/17/2018 |
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Position will stay open until filled. First applicant screening on February 5th.
Required attachments to job application: - Cover letter - Technical report sample
The Surface Water and Environmental Services (SWES) Team resides in the Operations Division of Public Works Department. SWES team has 8 core members that are highly motivated and effective working excellently together and independently. The culture of respect, teamwork and continuous improvement has been strengthened with our recent comprehensive master plan project that establishes the programs and performance expectations for the SWES Team for the next 6 years.
The Engineer 1- Surface Water position is a new position to the team and reports directly to the Surface Water and Environmental Services Manager. The position will work with staff in other teams including engineering, planning, permitting and maintenance and will require cooperation and independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in order to provide the SWES with exemplary surface water and storm drainage services.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of surface water and stormdrainage systems and have the ability to lead projects and programs and maintain a team-oriented environment that emphasizes cooperation, accountability, and responsiveness in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Department and the City of Shoreline. Candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Required Experience – Documented work history of providing technical support for stormwater/ wastewater/water systems. Experience in report writing
Preferred Experience – Experience working within an asset management or CMMS framework [Cityworks]; knowledge of continuous improvement and change management philosophies; and familiarity interacting with field workers including contractors that provide public works surface water maintenance and operations contracts
DEFINITION Provides mid-level professional and technical engineering, analysis, and management support for the surface water utility including managing projects and programs, preparing feasibility studies and technical reports, managing consultant contracts, developing and meeting project/program budgets. Duties and responsibilities can include but are not limited to engineering design, construction management, cost estimating and scheduling, project management and on-going program management. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors and citizens, and provides highly responsible engineering support to the utility and other City departments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: 1. Provide advanced-level technical engineering support services for the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of surface water projects and programs under direction of assigned staff. 2. Manage assigned Surface Water Utility projects and programs to meet expectations; develop costs and schedules for projects and programs to inform the budget; track budgets under supervision of assigned staff. 3. Assist in evaluating complex drainage problems or concerns including conducting feasibility studies, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, developing recommendations and implementing solutions. 4. Assist in developing and managing multiple and diverse surface water projects including basin plans, drainage assessments, flood protection and low impact development projects; manage project scope, schedule and budget. 5. Assist in preparing engineering design for surface water projects including engineering calculations, hydraulic or hydrologic modeling including preparation of plans and specifications of designs, contract plans and details using computer aided design (CAD) or manual methods. 6. Assist in selection of design consultants and professional service providers; develop and manage consulting agreements, including scope, schedule and budget; coordinate contract changes with the contractor, City staff and external stakeholders; process invoices and monitor contract expenses independently and/or under direction of assigned staff. 7. Manage and guide consultant development of surface water project deliverables; communicate with the consultant, providing answers and direction; complete engineering reviews, providing comments and integrating comments from other City reviewers or project stakeholders under direction of assigned staff. 8. Manage or assist in the development of project plans, schedules, bid specifications and bid openings, contract awards, construction progress, inspections and project close-out; identify problems and recommend solutions throughout the project. 9. Assist in preparation of a variety of surface water project and program documents including internal memos, staff reports, and documentations for grants, loans and bonds. 10. Meet with citizens and neighborhood groups on a variety of projects, manage public involvement, organize and participate in public meetings; communicate project information to the public and City staff as needed, independently and/or under direction of assigned staffs. 11. Conduct field inspections to assess system function and design. Prepare work orders to correct defects and deficiencies. 12. Conduct construction, maintenance and compliance inspections, Investigate field and off-site conditions for projects. Determine appropriate codes and requirements that are relevant to the project. Assist in preparing and applying for permits. 13. Investigate complaints or inquiries identified by staff, citizens and other agencies and provide appropriate response. 14. Read, locate and plot legal descriptions of property and easements. 15. Conduct surveys, keep field notes, operate levels, data collectors and perform survey calculations. 16. Plan, conduct and evaluate the results of field materials tests. Use, maintain and calibrate test equipment. 17. Update the City's asset maintenance management system with pertinent information for asset management. 18. Participate in the analysis, interpretation and application of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations. 19. Participate in the development of policy, standard operating procedures and code revisions. 20. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of project management and engineering.
Marginal Function: 1. Perform a variety of office and field support duties 2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Civil engineering principles, practices and methods related to development, construction, and maintenance of municipal projects. Fundamentals of surface water engineering including natural drainage design and design standards. Principles and practices of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling such as Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM). Principles and practices of stream and habitat restoration. Washington State and local regulatory requirements and/or design standards including Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW). Drafting techniques using Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS. Computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases. Construction management techniques and principles, including inspection and enforcement. Contract administration techniques and principles, including bid-specification development techniques. Familiarity with methods and procedures for managing State and Federally sourced grant funding including pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Perform and prepare engineering calculations and design for surface water projects. Develop and review design and project plans and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software. Perform field inspections and utilize field engineering equipment. Manage multiple projects including budgets and schedules. Manage on-going programs with continuous improvements. Communicate effectively with citizens, neighborhood groups and other interested parties during all phases of project scoping, design and construction. Work independently or as part of a team. Write technical documents including reports and studies. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing on technical and non-technical issues. Assist in community outreach efforts by facilitating public meetings, responding to inquiries and preparing website information. Oversee and participate in the management of drainage assessments projects. Inspect work for completeness and proper work methods. Assist preparation and review of engineering estimates for a variety of projects, including design, administration and construction cost. Monitor grant funding through internal and external reporting and records management and maintenance. Coordinate the work of consultants and other project staff. Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Utilize modeling software for hydraulic and hydrologic analysis. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in surface water projects including some managing, designing, planning or development experience.
Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning or construction management.
License or Certificate: Valid registration as an Engineer in Training in the State of Washington or ability to obtain registration in Washington State within 6 months after the date of hire is preferred. Valid state-issued driver's license
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