County Engineer

The County Engineer serves as the principal professional engineer in the department and provides professional guidance in sound application of engineering, technical principles of design, establishing, laying out, altering, improving and construction as well as providing oversight of ER&R, pits and quarries, the fuel and communication system. 

Supervisory and other relationships

The County Engineer reports directly to the BOCC and the Public Works Director and carries out the responsibilities assigned by the county legislative authority as outlined in RCW 36.80.

This position has direct supervision over the professional and leadership staff in the following work areas:  Engineering with input on road maintenance operations.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.  Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC’s, or other regulatory bodies.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and controls, directly or indirectly, all engineering, maintenance, and construction work performed on the County Roads system under the direction of the Public Works Director.
• Coordinates County Road construction activities with other public or private agencies to effect maximum possible cooperation.
• Directs and conducts accurate, complete field surveys to gather information for the planning and preparation of new work. Directs acquisition of required rights-of-way.
• Responsible and accountable for the efficient and complete inspection of all work performed, to assure conformity to standards and specifications, and responsible, upon completion of work, for the acceptance and preparation of final reports.
• Responsible and accountable for the overseeing ER&R.
• Performs professional engineering designing, testing, and approval functions on all roads work.
• Reviews all documents and specifications, estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility relative to all construction settings and Engineering Department equipment needs, and carries out, or directs, the purchasing of all authorized equipment, materials, and supplies for the Engineering division.
• Coordinates the establishment and vacation of County Roads including the public hearing process.
• Responsible for the development of both short and long range plans for construction projects, under the direction of the Public Works Director, and keeps the Board informed of all matters relating to present, proposed, and needed work on roads. Schedules and supervises work as assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Prepares accurate and complete reports relating to budgets, construction programs, road and bridge plans, annual reports, and any other required areas, submitting materials to the Public Works Director, Board of Commissioners, County Road Administration Board, or other agencies as needed.
• Responsible and accountable, supervision, training, directing, evaluation, motivation, development, discipline to include discharge, and over-all direction of a well-trained, efficient, and capable work force to carry out assigned responsibilities. May delegate responsibility but not accountability, for work performed in County Engineering areas.
• Keeps current on developments, potential grants, literature, and information within scope of responsibility.
• Preserves all governmentally established monuments and section corners.
• Shall create, develop, and maintain, effective and positive public relations within the  County, and serves as a direct representative of Grant County Public Works.  Performs public relations work within Grant County communities and the state; keeps the Board of Commissioners posted on new state and federally imposed regulations consults with the public  concerning problems or complaints.
• Responsible for jointly meeting the statutory requirements for County Engineer established by RCW and WAC.
• Performs various other duties within scope of responsibility as assigned by the Public Works Director or Board   of Commissioners.
• Prepares and oversees annual public works maintenance contracts.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates division activities with other county departments.
• Coordinates the work of other agencies performing work in County rights-of-way.
• Communicates with the public to provide information, provide services, and resolve problems.
• Reviews and forwards time sheets and invoices for approval.
• Prepares and administers county roads standards updates.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.
• Valid Washington State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer.

• Must meet qualifications for registration as a Professional Engineer with Washington State Board of Registration; OR by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Washington Registration within one year of employment.
• 18 years of age or older

• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile insurance. 
• Must qualify to be bonded.
• Thorough professional experience in civil engineering (includingfieldandoffice)plusat least 4 years of extensive and progressively responsible highway engineering work. Experience leading teams with a mix of professional, engineering, private development, technical, labor/trades, and clerical staff is desired.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• 1-2 years management experience
• Strong attention to detail

• Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or degree related to the occupation field. 
• 3 years of management experience

Working Conditions:

The work of the position is carried out in an office environment sitting at a desk or workstation with desktop computer and standing or sitting at a public service counter. Occasional lifting of office paper supplies may be performed but is voluntary and incidental to the position’s purpose. Travel is not required as a normal part of the job.

Physical Requirements:

Salary : $130,187 - $153,209