Clark County Washington
Engineer I/II/III - Development Engineering, Community Development
Clark County Washington, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
• B.S. degree in Civil or related engineering and two (2) years of experience in an Engineer II or equivalent position and registration as a professional civil or structural engineer.**Knowledge of:** Principles and practices of civil engineering and of the physical sciences (hydraulics, mechanics, etc.) involved; modern and efficient engineering methods and techniques in the design, construction and maintenance of facilities; project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving;
Knowledge of the application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.* Review a wide range of private development applications for compliance with county codes, policies and development standards, as set forth in adopted ordinances, and state and federal regulation.* Review plans, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with county design and construction standards related to stormwater, transportation, and critical areas.* Review and interpret trip generation information, traffic models and other supporting data.* Communicate code requirements orally and in writing to applicants, property owners, and interested citizens.* Work with County team to negotiate design modifications to development applications within defined parameters and in collaboration with supervisor and peers.* Work actively with applicants, the public, and other county staff to problem solve and arrive at creative solutions that are technically sound, and respond to specific issues of the site and proposed project.* Investigate complaints; recommend corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints.* Make recommendations on code interpretations and procedural matters.* Coordinate development proposals with the County Capital Improvement Projects.* Represent Development Engineering at public hearings on proposed developments and on various committees.* Assists the public by answering questions and making referrals relative to a variety of Development Engineering issues.* Develops, or provides direction and coordination of the development of construction design plans and specifications for complex engineering projects involving road, bridge and drainage control structures; sewage collection and treatment facilities; water quality, traffic signal, and transportation systems.
Certifies with Professional Engineer's seal and signature that engineering designs conform with accepted professional engineering standards and practices and the requirements of law.* Inspects proposed highway routes, bridge and other structure placements and recommends final route or placement to achieve efficient, economical design as to grade, curves, cross‑section, soils excavation problems, transportation, maintenance, drainage features, etc.
Develops detailed final cost estimates and financing proposals for project implementation.* Conducts in‑depth studies and analyses on the effectiveness of current Public Works policies/comprehensive plans, suitability of existing structural facilities, feasibility of proposed designs and design concepts, etc.
Interprets results and makes recommendations regarding comprehensive plans, designs, and Public Works improvement projects.* Utilizes the computer as an aid in analyzing and developing solutions to engineering problems.* Prepares construction reports for matching funds and cooperative contracts with Federal, state and city governments.
Reviews design plans and specifications for conformance to job requirements.
Prepares, develops and checks complex specialized contract provisions and design agreements.
Conducts pre‑bid and pre‑construction conferences detailing principle construction features and agreements.* Coordinates with other sections and departments on issues related to grant and contract administration.* Coordinates with Planning and Permit staff in the review of development plans for sewer and storm drainage; residential and commercial street development; and profiles of short‑plats and sub‑divisions to ensure compliance with County standards and policies.
With input from the divisions of Transportation, Design and Maintenance, makes recommendations regarding changes necessary for achieving compliance.
Represents Public Works at public hearings on proposed developments.* Performs inspections of construction projects.
Ensures that all phases of several road projects proceed on schedule and that specifications are met by contractors, utilities and other organizations involved in projects.
Reviews progress reports and authorizes payments.* Directs investigations and develops resolutions of claims and complaints from contractors or property owners.
Maintains office records of design, construction and other engineering activities, as required by County, State, and Federal regulations.* Coordinates with the Survey Section Supervisor/County Surveyor to ensure accurate, complete and quality field survey data is collected and that information is acquired in a cost‑effective, efficient manner.
Directs the preparation of, and prepares, more complex property descriptions.* Requests and monitors material quality control review, sampling and
analysis; preparation of soil profiles (testing and sampling) in connection with highway location and construction design;
evaluation of new materials, construction materials, new test equipment and related activities.
Ensures record files relative to sampling and testing are complete and accurate.* Prepares, and provides direction in the preparation of, resolutions and documents for developments and Local Improvement Districts.
Represents Public Works at public hearings; conducts and certifies elections and petitions for the formation of a Local Improvement District as necessary.
Develops right-of-way data, information
pamphlets, and procedural manuals.
Works with the Prosecuting Attorney in preparation of bond sales for Local Improvement District financing.
Recommends alternative financing methods as may be possible.* Develops and maintains effective relations with the public.
Represents Public Works on various committees; at neighborhood
organization and community meetings; public hearings; before governmental bodies and in legal processes.* Prepares complex technical engineering and administrative reports and develops critical correspondence and comprehensive reports in support of engineering projects and decisions.* Participates in the development, implementation and review of ongoing programs and existing methods ‑ assessing job effectiveness and cost efficiencies.* Participates in the formulation and updating of goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Department* Performs other related duties as assigned.* Experience working in local government performing code interpretation and plan review.* Experience working in a team environment and working with diverse groups of coworkers
and the public (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age group, etc).* Experience performing floodplain review / modeling.* Experience performing traffic analysis / modeling.Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.
More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Knowledge of the application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.* Review a wide range of private development applications for compliance with county codes, policies and development standards, as set forth in adopted ordinances, and state and federal regulation.* Review plans, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with county design and construction standards related to stormwater, transportation, and critical areas.* Review and interpret trip generation information, traffic models and other supporting data.* Communicate code requirements orally and in writing to applicants, property owners, and interested citizens.* Work with County team to negotiate design modifications to development applications within defined parameters and in collaboration with supervisor and peers.* Work actively with applicants, the public, and other county staff to problem solve and arrive at creative solutions that are technically sound, and respond to specific issues of the site and proposed project.* Investigate complaints; recommend corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints.* Make recommendations on code interpretations and procedural matters.* Coordinate development proposals with the County Capital Improvement Projects.* Represent Development Engineering at public hearings on proposed developments and on various committees.* Assists the public by answering questions and making referrals relative to a variety of Development Engineering issues.* Develops, or provides direction and coordination of the development of construction design plans and specifications for complex engineering projects involving road, bridge and drainage control structures; sewage collection and treatment facilities; water quality, traffic signal, and transportation systems.
Certifies with Professional Engineer's seal and signature that engineering designs conform with accepted professional engineering standards and practices and the requirements of law.* Inspects proposed highway routes, bridge and other structure placements and recommends final route or placement to achieve efficient, economical design as to grade, curves, cross‑section, soils excavation problems, transportation, maintenance, drainage features, etc.
Develops detailed final cost estimates and financing proposals for project implementation.* Conducts in‑depth studies and analyses on the effectiveness of current Public Works policies/comprehensive plans, suitability of existing structural facilities, feasibility of proposed designs and design concepts, etc.
Interprets results and makes recommendations regarding comprehensive plans, designs, and Public Works improvement projects.* Utilizes the computer as an aid in analyzing and developing solutions to engineering problems.* Prepares construction reports for matching funds and cooperative contracts with Federal, state and city governments.
Reviews design plans and specifications for conformance to job requirements.
Prepares, develops and checks complex specialized contract provisions and design agreements.
Conducts pre‑bid and pre‑construction conferences detailing principle construction features and agreements.* Coordinates with other sections and departments on issues related to grant and contract administration.* Coordinates with Planning and Permit staff in the review of development plans for sewer and storm drainage; residential and commercial street development; and profiles of short‑plats and sub‑divisions to ensure compliance with County standards and policies.
With input from the divisions of Transportation, Design and Maintenance, makes recommendations regarding changes necessary for achieving compliance.
Represents Public Works at public hearings on proposed developments.* Performs inspections of construction projects.
Ensures that all phases of several road projects proceed on schedule and that specifications are met by contractors, utilities and other organizations involved in projects.
Reviews progress reports and authorizes payments.* Directs investigations and develops resolutions of claims and complaints from contractors or property owners.
Maintains office records of design, construction and other engineering activities, as required by County, State, and Federal regulations.* Coordinates with the Survey Section Supervisor/County Surveyor to ensure accurate, complete and quality field survey data is collected and that information is acquired in a cost‑effective, efficient manner.
Directs the preparation of, and prepares, more complex property descriptions.* Requests and monitors material quality control review, sampling and
analysis; preparation of soil profiles (testing and sampling) in connection with highway location and construction design;
evaluation of new materials, construction materials, new test equipment and related activities.
Ensures record files relative to sampling and testing are complete and accurate.* Prepares, and provides direction in the preparation of, resolutions and documents for developments and Local Improvement Districts.
Represents Public Works at public hearings; conducts and certifies elections and petitions for the formation of a Local Improvement District as necessary.
Develops right-of-way data, information
pamphlets, and procedural manuals.
Works with the Prosecuting Attorney in preparation of bond sales for Local Improvement District financing.
Recommends alternative financing methods as may be possible.* Develops and maintains effective relations with the public.
Represents Public Works on various committees; at neighborhood
organization and community meetings; public hearings; before governmental bodies and in legal processes.* Prepares complex technical engineering and administrative reports and develops critical correspondence and comprehensive reports in support of engineering projects and decisions.* Participates in the development, implementation and review of ongoing programs and existing methods ‑ assessing job effectiveness and cost efficiencies.* Participates in the formulation and updating of goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Department* Performs other related duties as assigned.* Experience working in local government performing code interpretation and plan review.* Experience working in a team environment and working with diverse groups of coworkers
and the public (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age group, etc).* Experience performing floodplain review / modeling.* Experience performing traffic analysis / modeling.Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.
More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. #J-18808-Ljbffr