Civil Engineer 3, Maintenance Engineering Section Manager

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
In this position with the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) team we are looking for you, a senior Civil Engineer with experience managing projects for the maintenance of roads, stormwater systems, and river levees. Here you will supervise, plan, and provide guidance for short, medium, and long-range maintenance projects that cross over to many other Planning and Public Works (PPW) divisions. Your role on the team will ensure that Pierce County's Surface Water Management, County Road projects, and Capital Improvement projects run perfectly.
Why It's a Great Department:
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw

How to be Successful in the Role:
In this role you will be extensively involved with many areas of project management and supervision to include preparing annual work plans, projecting budgets, designing specifications, overseeing construction monitoring, product & materials reviews, performing design and design specification reviews, and overseeing design and repair of emergency projects. Some of the tools available for you to do so will include AutoCAD, Smartsheets, modeling software, and both 2D and 3D surface water modeling. You will interact with several PPW departments but also Parks, area tribes, regulatory agencies, and municipalities within Pierce County. Your training and supervision of Civil Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Environmental Biologists will ensure project completion within the set guidelines.

Your Future in this Role:
Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has several career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build and continue a great career.
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Manages section and departmental resources to complete work and secure approval of major engineering programs using acceptable methods of planning and management.
• Provides leadership and direction to the professional and technical staff of a section responsible for implementing a major engineering program; delegates authority to personnel commensurate with responsibility and ensures the proper functioning of section staff.
• Schedules and assigns employees; approves or denies use of sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime. Trains and educates staff on criteria and standards of section. Provides engineering guidance to staff and makes engineering recommendations to County officials and other departments.
• Assists in developing recruitment and selection processes. Conducts final interviews; recommends individuals for hire.
• Completes reviews and evaluations of subordinate employee job performance. Initiates disciplinary action when necessary. Responds to grievances at the first level.
• Develops, monitors, and controls the section's budget and establishes financial management policies and procedures for the section.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Five or more years' experience relating to the duties of the position.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?Employment Type: Career Service - Full Time