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King County

Drainage Engineer II

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Note: The next review date for this recruitment will be the week of July 10, 2023. If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again.

King County Road Services Division is looking for a Drainage Design Engineer (Engineer II) to join our dynamic team! This position will give you the unique opportunity to design drainage projects, prepare road drainage plans, solve roadway drainage problems and work with one of the best teams around! If you have knowledge and experience in civil engineering and have a passion for working with a team that encourages and embraces diversity, come work with us!

Perform watershed analysis

and drainage design; Prepare drainage design

reports, constructions plans, specifications and project estimates; Solve roadway drainage problems

and road repair projects; Coordinate and monitor

projects from conception to construction including the project schedule and budget; Prepare road drainage plans,

slide repair plans and drainage design reports to ensure projects meet King County Road Standards, King County Surface Water Design Manual requirements and other environmental permitting regulations of local, state and federal authorities; Perform field surveys

to support roadway drainage system design and other roadway related design projects; Provide technical CADD

and Civil 3D expertise, troubleshooting and training to develop engineering plans for roadway, facilities and drainage construction projects. Have a Bachelor’s degree in

civil engineering or related field and can demonstrate knowledge and experience of engineering design and principles, CADD, Civil 3D, surveying, construction, inspection, permitting, contract specification preparation, drainage system design and roadway repair projects OR any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the job duties; Have experience

in effectively working with a team that contributes to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued; Are able to

track progress, review and analyze construction projects and schedules, provide field evaluation and review as well as provide recommendations for project scope and construction costs; Can manage

and prioritize a high volume of

diverse projects

and multiple competing tasks with a strong attention to detail; Are able to read, interpret and develop engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for road, bridge, stream and landfill construction; Are able to handle politically sensitive issues with grace; Have knowledge of watershed analysis, field survey, drainage system design, hydrology and hydraulic design for storm drainage systems; Are proficient in the use the

Microsoft Office

(Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project)

applications in your

daily work, and skill using AutoCAD, GPS and GIS programs. Additional Requirements

(successful candidates must): Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License; Successfully pass a

pre-employment physical Desirable Requirements

A professional civil engineering license in the State of Washington. Interviews are anticipated to take place the week of June 26, 2023.

The typical work schedule for this position is 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. This position is overtime eligible. This position is represented by Professional Technical Employees Local 17. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including special duty assignments and TLT opportunities. Why King County? Competitive

– healthcare plans Free

– transportation options Manager Support –

structured employee assistance program Paid –

vacation time (in addition to paid holidays) Paid –

sick leave Paid –

parental leave Deferred



compensation plan Fourteen



Twelve

paid holidays and

Two Additional

personal holidays Awesome

Employee Giving Program ! TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual in this position will be meeting with community members and organizations and will be expected to engage in face-to-face interactions, as COVID-19 restrictions permit, throughout unincorporated King County.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions may be required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

ABOUT KING COUNTY Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

Are you ready to APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.

If you have any questions, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jantonio@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-2003. About the company

King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice

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