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The City of Port Orchard is recruiting for one position in the Public Works Engineering department. This position may be filled at either the Civil Engineer II or Assistant City Engineer level, depending on qualifications. An abbreviated summary for each position is listed below. Complete job descriptions are available using the links below.
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Major Function and Purpose: This position performs professional engineering work for public facilities and permitting of private development. Municipal systems include roadways, utilities (stormwater, water, sanitary sewer), and City buildings and parks.
Pay & Benefits: $48.97 - $56.78 per hour ($101,857 - $118,102 annually)
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0769 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid.
Assistant City Engineer
Major Function and Purpose: The primary function of the Assistant City Engineer will be to assist the City Engineer in the management of the engineering division and practice of municipal engineering activities for streets, utilities, facilities and parks. The Assistant City Engineer will serve as the City Engineer in the absence of the City Engineer.
Pay & Benefits: $56.67 - $65.72 per hour ($117,873 - $136,697 annually)

This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

Civil Engineer II

• Review private development projects.
• Maintaining planning and asset management for the improvement and preservation of municipal systems, project definition, and design.
• Utilize and support GIS and asset management systems.
• Procure consulting services and contracting work.
• Conduct traffic and stormwater investigations and similar work related to operations.
• Address questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding City and development projects and other work.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for City utility and street projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Manage assigned City improvement projects in design and construction, inspection, agreements and contracts, and project records and documentation.
• Prepare payment requests, monitor project expenditures, and maintain budgeted parameters.
• Perform CAD drafting to assist with development, design, and construction of Public
• Work projects and other related drafting tasks.
• Provide technical assistance to Operations and Maintenance for the City’s transportation, storm water, sanitary sewer, and water system.
• Evaluate the condition of Public Works facilities and devise solutions to problems.
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions, department and City staff regarding assigned engineering issues and problems.
• Prepare, review, and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards, contract obligations and approved budget.
• Coordinate with consultants, utility providers, other agencies, adjoining property owners, and other stake holders. Evaluate site development plan reviews to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Certify designs for project plans and specification and technical memorandums or reports.
• Prepare a variety of technical reports and present written and oral recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of technical designs by other engineers as needed.
• Produce correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, agencies, and the general public regarding project matters such as change orders, rights of way and claims for damage, and progress pay estimates and reimbursement requests.
• Assist the Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, and other personnel in the preparation of Transportation Improvement Plans, Utility Improvement Plans, and
• Capital Improvement Programs, including initial project planning and establishing schedules and budgets.
• Comprehend, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assistant City Engineer

• Assists the City Engineer in coordinating the activities of the Engineering Division; including the management, planning, and implementation of the capital improvement program and development review programs.
• Coordinate with Management and City staff on completing Development Reviews including managing processes and timelines.
• Ensure the accurate review of plans and completion of reports for residential and commercial private development projects for compliance with City design standards, state regulations and municipal codes, including completion or delegation of: a) attending pre-application conferences and issuing Public Works summary memo, b) providing and/or receiving preliminary review comments/conditions and issuing Public Works summary memos, c) reviewing, approving and issuing Public Works development permits, and d) organizing pre-construction meetings between various City staff/developers/contractors to discuss the proposed project and communicate Public Works’ development requirements.
• Ensure the accurate review and approval of right-of-way permits for both City and non-City projects. Coordinates with Management and City staff on completing Capital Improvement Projects, including providing engineering and construction management.
• Directly supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work assignments and performance of assigned staff.
• Coordinate, manage, and monitor progress of assigned projects. Monitor capital project expenditures against authorized budget limits to include design, construction, and staffing costs.
• Assist in the professional services procurement and contract management process for the preparation of required plans, specifications, and engineering studies, including but not limited to: MRSC selection/scoring, RFQ preparation and issuance, SOQ scoring/selection or interview panel scoring/selection, and professional services contract preparation.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of plans and specifications for Public Works projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Assist in Public Works contract issuance, management, and closeout, including but not limited to: RFP preparation and issuance, review of bid proposals for project compliance, review of contractor-provided documents and contract closeout in coordination with the Finance department.
• Administer construction contracts to ensure conformance with plans and specifications and ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate fees and change orders.
• Attend interview boards for hiring new personnel as needed. Perform engineering studies and/or manage consultants who perform studies of City infrastructure.
• Prepare cost/benefit analysis for plan/project alternatives as needed, and present recommendations to management staff for approval.
• Identify potential project funding sources and prepare grant applications.
• Coordinate with management staff regularly on projects and provide technical assistance to maintenance and operations staff and other City departments.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
• Attend and/or make presentations at City Council meetings, public hearings, and other public education and outreach.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.