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City of Port Angeles Port Angeles, WA

Port Angeles, WA

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$141k - $169k/yr Full time Manager Design Engineering

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Job Description

Lead municipal engineering and capital and transportation improvement delivery for the City of Port Angeles.

Responsibilities

Provide overall management, direction, technical oversight, and budget monitoring for assigned engineering staff and the City’s capital improvement and transportation improvement programs.
Direct and hold accountability for planning, design, permitting, funding, procurement, construction, inspection, and delivery of capital and transportation projects.
Ensure projects are completed in line with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate assigned technical and professional staff.
Develop and supervise preparation and monitoring of the engineering teams’ annual budget, including capital and transportation improvement projects.
Coordinate with the purchasing team to lead development, procurement, award, and administration of assigned public works construction and professional services contracts.
Oversee consultant selection and management, contract specifications, and contract performance.
Provide technical direction and oversight for development, interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of City engineering standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, City Council, and other agencies on municipal engineering matters.
Supervise design, construction, and inspection of assigned engineering projects.
Coordinate with the finance team to provide oversight and strategic direction for grant and external funding activities tied to capital and transportation improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with funding requirements and support successful delivery of funded projects.
Coordinate with legal and operations teams on acquisition of easements and property rights, including coordination of utility conflicts and easement requirements.
Ensure engineering programs and projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, permits, funding requirements, and engineering standards; coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed.
Recommend and support development of local ordinances related to department issues.
Prepare and present reports to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, Utility Advisory Committee, and other agencies, verbally and in writing.
Plan, direct, and coordinate strategic and long-term planning for engineering programs; may act as Director in their absence.
Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, leading, and directing assigned engineering activities under the Deputy City Manager’s administrative and management direction, serving as the City Engineer.
Coordinate integration of functions for assigned engineering services.
Lead high-profile initiatives and programs as assigned by the Deputy City Manager.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer registration is required.
Experience as a high-level manager with engineering and resource management responsibilities, preferably in an agency with multiple utilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with construction and/or professional services contracts is desirable.
Valid Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of appointment; driving record acceptable to the City’s risk manager.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods used in all aspects of municipal engineering and utilities.
Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and methods.
Knowledge of capital and transportation improvement program planning, project delivery, construction management, consultant management, contract administration, and quality assurance.
Ability to provide technical leadership and oversight for complex municipal engineering projects and programs, including evaluation of engineering alternatives, risks, costs, schedules, and priorities.
Ability to communicate complex engineering and infrastructure issues to elected officials, City leadership, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public, with clear and understandable technical communication.
Ability to make sound technical determinations and interpretations of engineering standards, construction requirements, contracts, applicable codes and regulations, and City ordinances.
Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and oversee multiple complex engineering projects and programs while meeting schedules, budgets, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques for design, construction, and maintenance of municipal utilities and road projects.
Knowledge of Washington State laws relating to public works, design, construction, and contract administration techniques.
Knowledge of local, State, and Federal requirements relative to municipal utilities.
General knowledge of computers and software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
Ability to supervise personnel effectively.
Ability to prepare and present technical reports verbally and in writing to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and the public.
Serve as Acting Director in their absence.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

How to Apply

To view the full position profile and apply online, please visit the Karras Consulting recruitment website: Home - Karras Consulting

Work Location

In person
Port Angeles, WA (onsite)

Pay

$141,367 - $168,976 per year
$141,367.18 - $168,976.92 per year

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