Equipment Engineering Director jobs in Bremerton, WA

$6,000 Hiring Bonus

Leading an engineering department in the small community of Port Townsend provides a great opportunity to use true engineering ingenuity, especially as it relates to non-motorized transportation, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure planning. Due to the unique history of the development of Port Townsend, opportunities are abound for out of the box and progressive thinking. Meanwhile, enjoy the wonderful seaport and natural beauty of the area. Water is the name of the game in Port Townsend whether addressing capital need for our 30-mile water supply pipeline, protecting the shoreline against erosion, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, diving, etc. Located in Western Washington, Port Townsend has only 20 inches of rain per year. Come help us make this corner of the world a little better than we found it.

This position is a growth opportunity position with the potential to move into an expanded role within the City.

Occasional remote work may be allowed per City policy and approval of the supervisor.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for managing the engineering department in the development and implementation of Public Works projects and the stewardship of City infrastructure working towards a sustainable future. This position supervises members of staff in the engineering division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering, construction management, business or closely related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing manager in an engineering field
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Preferred

• Preferred Master of Science Degree in a related field
• 8 years of experience in a management and/or supervisory role
• Work experience in municipal engineering or consulting engineering for governmental clients

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee shall meet all requirements of groups A, B, and C, a minimum of 10 of group D, and a minimum of 8 of group E of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Deputy PW Director/Engineering Services Manager.

• Oversees and manages the engineering team including staff coordination, budgeting, supervision, strategic planning and other administrative functions
• Supports City departments as an internal service provider
• Works closely with the Planning and Community Development Department associated with long range planning and permit processing associated with engineering review
• Implementation of public works capital projects including project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, public participation programs, preparation of design plans and specifications, construction related activities; and other aspects of public works projects
• Works with consultants performing planning and design work for the City
• Performs permitting work associated with projects and maintenance activities
• Prepares and update utility master plan documents
• Develops financial analyses to assist in policy development and decision making
• Facilitates updates to the utility rate models
• In cooperation with the Public Works Director, develops policy reports and recommendations for public works and overall City functions
• Serves as back up to the Public Works Director when requested
• Prepares plans and specifications for small works projects
• Assists in prioritizing projects and in implementation of the City's CIP
• Prepares reports as required for state and federal aid projects
• Participates in state and federal audits, as needed
• Attends City Council, City Planning Commission and other public meetings, as
• Assists in the development of grant applications
• Assists City crews and other City staff by providing engineering regulatory guidance in the operation, maintenance and repair activities for the City's
• Prepares written and verbal reports
• Researches citizen complaints and concerns relating to Public Works activities and answer technical questions and provide information to the public
• Reviews development projects for consistency with public works standards and compliance with codes and regulations
• Assists in reviewing and updating the City's codes, regulations and design details as they relate to infrastructure
• Provides technical assistance and consult with other departments regarding engineering functions and utilities
• Participates in the engineering team to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Provides support of other divisions and departments during emergencies
• Assists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment

CORE COMPETENCIES: To show competency for these skills, the employee must have worked in an equivalent position for another agency or worked for the City for a minimum of one year demonstrating the skills for this position. The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development.

Group A Competencies

• Provides essential services as a front-line worker
• Works well in a team environment
• Shows the ability to effectively interact with the public
• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to organize and prioritize within scope of work assignments and work plans
• Supports cross-team functionality and collaboration with other divisions and departments.
• Supports engineering and the public works department in successful outcomes

Group B Competencies (entry level)

• Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of city infrastructure
• Demonstrates competency in core software such as Microsoft suite of products, BlueBeam, and application of GIS reader software.
• Shows proficiency in using permit processing software
• Ability to implement purchasing policies and budget monitoring
• Basic knowledge of land surveying applications and principles
• Ability to facilitate meetings in virtual or in person format
• Ability to work effectively with other governmental and non-profit agencies
• Ability to design and maintain forms, brochures and handouts
• Ability to prepare for and participate in public meetings
• Ability to read an interpret engineering plans
• Perform development review under the supervision of a registered engineer (N/A for registered engineers)
• Ability to inspect and perform material acceptance of heavy civil construction projects
• Ability to work with and coordinate with peers in related fields such as designers, architects, contractors, and engineers
• Ability to develop reports and provide dashboard type reporting

Group C Competencies (management of engineering services)

• Ability to lead registered engineers in the preparation of engineering analysis and reports
• Ability to interpret and implement Federal, State, and City laws, policies, and standards
• Ability to orchestrate staff to perform traffic analysis and compliance with the MUTCD including application of engineering judgement based on research and/or field studies
• Ability to lead and orchestrate stormwater analysis and design
• Ability to lead and orchestrate development review and address engineering challenges with developer's engineers.
• Ability to lead and orchestrate water, sewer, and stormwater system designs
• Ability to lead and orchestrate roadway geometrics and grading design
• Ability to orchestrate the development and implement engineering standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to perform construction management
• Ability to develop special provisions and contract documents (outside of the professional engineering licensing requirements)
• Ability to perform contract management for small capital projects at a complexity fitting with experience levels
• Ability to work effectively with the public on complex infrastructure issues.

Group D Competencies (senior level engineering skills)

• Ability to manage complex and large capital projects based on years of experience
• Ability to lead public presentations and communicate engineering principles in layperson words and format
• Ability to manage consultant projects from selection to closeout
• Empowers the engineering team to provide innovative engineering solutions to problems with limited resources
• Ability to resolve conflicts with the public, consultants, developers, and contractors
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and apply engineering solutions using team resources
• Demonstrates compliance with the WSDOT Local Agencies Guidelines Manual for transportation projects and generally uses it as a guide for all engineering projects
• Ability to lead and implement environmental permitting projects
• Ability to develop and manage budgets
• Demonstrates leadership through leading project teams and peers
• Ability to participate and lead public processes associated with projects or initiatives
• Ability to solve complex financial challenges and budgeting at a project level often with multiple funding sources and regulations
• Work with finance, legal, and other departments/professions to incorporate whole project success
• Ability to train and mentor other engineering staff

Group E Competencies (management skills)

• Schedules and coordinates work program for engineering team
• Leads and implements process improvements
• Follows statutory requirements in consultation with registered engineers and the City Engineer
• Provides management support to Public Works Department
• Serves as PW Director as a backup when needed (depends on department staffing levels)
• Drafts policies and procedures for review
• Developments and implements City Code
• Presents regularly to City Council and advisory boards
• Develops and manages Capital program including budgeting
• Leads implementation of funding programs for infrastructure such as Local Improvement Districts
• Develops and assists in the management of utility rates
• Develops and implements City functional plans
• Manages complex public processes
• Participates in Public Works management decisions
• Presents clearly complex issues to decision makers and in public meetings
• Leads 1:1 meetings with engineering team members
• Implements city management policies and procedures
• Creates department level budgets
• Solves complex Human Resource issues in partnership with HR department and the Public Works Director
• Proficient in supervising staff
• Demonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees
• Highly effective in communication with team members, public, management, and peers

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires being in the office the majority of the time with occasional work outdoors during all types of weather; office work will require working at a desk for extended periods of time behind a computer and attending meetings; occasional in-person night meetings will be required; outdoor work may include field investigations, inspection, and observation of construction; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.