Public Works Engineering Director

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Public Works Engineering Director

Salary

$9,565.00 - $12,132.00 Monthly

Location

Lakewood, WA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

18-2-9-MP

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

02/09/2018

Closing Date

3/29/2018 3:33 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY

Open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled for March 2, 2018.

Please click here to view our recruitment brochure.

Under the direction of the City Manager, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the day-to-day functions, planning, and operation activities for the City's Public Works Engineering Department; through division managers, supervise the Engineering Services and Capital Projects divisions of the Department, and directly supervise the transportation and administrative functions of the Department;  provide services to the public, City Council, City Manager and other departments and offices, and serve as a member of the City's Executive Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan, organize, and direct activities related to the funding, design, public involvement, right-of-way acquisition, environmental, and construction phases of City facility, park, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and transportation infrastructure capital improvement projects.
 
Plan, organize, and direct activities related to engineering services, including engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and other engineering documents; site development and right-of-way permitting; and the engineering review of other land use permits and reports.
 
Plan, organize, and direct activities related to transportation management, including signal management, street lighting analysis, data collection, safety evaluations, and transportation planning.
 
Plan, organize, and direct activities related to the City's sanitary sewer and storm water programs; and activities related to the public works engineering review of private development activity in the City.
 
Assure quality and efficient department operations by providing planning leadership and direction, and developing short and long range plans, projects and designs for capital projects; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
 
Represent the City in regional public works issues; communicate and coordinate efforts with a variety of individuals and organizations, including City employees and executive staff, local cities, citizens, contractors and others.
 
Direct the planning, preparation and control of department budgets including annual operating and six-year capital improvement plans; develop purchasing and budgetary procedures and guidelines for the department; monitor, control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established guidelines.

Lead, direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, including professional, engineering, special projects, and administrative staff; interview, select, and train employees; approve recommendations of personnel promotions and salary increases; recommend disciplinary and termination actions as necessary.
 
Provide services to the public, City Council, City Manager and other departments and offices; present recommendations and alternatives related to critical issues, decisions and actions as appropriate.
 
Identify federal, state and private research and development grants; determine the scope of work for which funds are needed and prepare proposals; review, approve and administer grant applications and reimbursement billings.
 
Attend regular and special City Council sessions; participate in meetings, workshops and conferences with City boards, commissions, committees and others; provide information to the City Council on department programs and projects.
 
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements; review changes to requirements and evaluate departmental impacts.
 
Drive a vehicle to perform field inspection of construction and maintenance projects in progress and upon completion.
 
Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:  bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and eight (8) years managerial and administrative experience in a municipal or Public Works environment, with at least five (5) years in an increasingly responsible supervisory capacity.

Licenses And Or Certification:
Valid Washington driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to municipal public works projects and activities.
Civil engineering principles and practices.
Traffic engineering principles and practices.
Project management principles and practices.
Organizational development principles and practices.
Federal, state, regional, and county programs, procedures, and funding sources related to assigned programs, projects, activities and operations.
Construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment used in public works.
Planning, developing and controlling large and multiple budgets.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Contract law and developing, reviewing, negotiating and enforcing construction contracts.
Federal and state grant applications and administration procedures.
City political environment and sensitivities.
Basic research methods.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
 
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, control and direct the activities, services, operations, budgets and policy formulation of City public works services and planning.
Represent the City and attend various boards, committees and meetings.
Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.
Analyze complex issues and impacts and provide clear and concise recommendations and alternative solutions.
Develop schedules, time lines, work programs and cost estimations.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action or present alternative solutions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Demonstrate solid interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.

ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited field work and driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Seeing and walking to conduct inspections.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

BENEFITS SUMMARY
for
REGULAR STATUS, GENERAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive.  Please refer to City policies and plan booklets for details.

WORK HOURS
The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.

SALARY INCREASES
Upon successful completion of an annual performance evaluation and annually thereafter, an employee may receive a salary increase based on merit or performance. However, no employee may exceed the maximum of their salary range.

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
The City Council determines a cost of living adjustment (COLA) annually during the budget process. The COLA is based on factors such as: Consumer Price Index, market trends, Implicit Price Deflator, and the City's financial situation.

HOLIDAYS
Employees are granted the following paid holidays:

New Year's Day             Memorial Day           Veterans' Day        Christmas Day
M.L. King, Jr. Day          Independence Day   Thanksgiving
Presidents' Day             Labor Day                  the day after Thanksgiving

Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

COMBINATION LEAVE
Combination leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Combination leave may be used after 60 days of employment. Leave can be accrued without limit during the calendar year, however the maximum accrual amount that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not exceed two times the amount of the employee's current accrual rate.

Accrual Rate: 

During the 1st year                  120 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 2nd year       128 hours of leave per year
After the 2nd thru 4th year       136 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year        152 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year      184 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year    216 hours of leave per year
After the 20th thru 29th year    232 hours of leave per year
After the 29th year                     240 hours of leave per year

Combination leave accrual is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

MEDICAL LEAVE
Medical leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during absences caused by illness, injury, etc.  Medical leave is accrued at 64 hours per year (pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). It is available for use after 90 days of employment.

SHARED LEAVE
If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated combination leave to cover an absence caused by illness or injury.

MILITARY LEAVE
Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.

The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
 
JURY DUTY LEAVE
Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.

RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees and the City make contributions to an International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) 401A plan. The employee contributes 5.08% and the City contributes 7.62% of the employee's salary. The employee chooses how contributions are invested. Investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. The 401A plan has a 20% per year vesting schedule. Prior service credit in Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plans and First Class City plans (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane) will be credited towards the vesting schedule.

Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.

SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT
In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.

Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.
 
VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation or Washington Department of Retirement Systems. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate. Investment choices are similar to 401A options.

VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).

Premiums for employees and dependents are pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive a $3,000 annualized contribution (pro-rated for part-time employees) to their deferred compensation account, flexible spending account (IRS Section 125), and/or pay.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. The premiums are paid by the City.

VISION INSURANCE*
A separate vision plan provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is also provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.

DENTAL INSURANCE*
Washington Dental Service (WDS) Plan E insurance is provided through AWC.  This is an incentive based plan - 70% to 100% of the cost for Class I and Class II benefits (routine exams, basic cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc.) is covered. Class III benefits (crowns, inlays and onlays) are paid at 50%. The  plan pays a maximum of $2,000 per individual annually for covered benefits per incentive period (a calendar year). A separate orthodontia plan provides a one time orthodontia benefit of $1,000 for eligible children.

*The City pays the entire premium cost for full-time employees and their dependents. Premiums for part-time employees and their dependents are pro-rated based on the employee's FTE status.

LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
The City provides the following insurance coverage for employees through Standard Insurance (a copy of each plan certificate will be provided during orientation):

SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE
A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death.  Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT
A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand to a maximum of $170,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.

VOLUNTARY SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD)
Short term disability insurance provides benefit payments to help replace lost income when an employee is disabled due to a non-occupational accident or illness. Pregnancy or its complications are covered provided enrollment in STD insurance is prior to conception. Benefits are payable for a maximum of 13 weeks. This benefit is offered to employees at the time of hire and annually thereafter.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS     
Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, STD, dental and hospital intensive care.

 

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