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Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:This leadership role in Pierce Countys Development Services Division offers a unique chance to supervise and mentor a diverse multidisciplinary team of professionals. As the supervisor of a technical review team you will oversee and guide staff in plans review and approval of permits across four product line teams (Residential Commercial Land Use and Environmental). This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth allowing you to further develop your leadership skills shape team strategies and influence highimpact projects that enhance our communities. Your expertise will drive efficient highquality permitting processes positioning you as a key player in shaping the countys development landscape.
Why Its a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fastmoving 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 here.How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from your ability to lead with confidence build strong relationships and communicate effectively with elected officials County staff and the public. By promoting teamwork streamlining permit processes and maintaining a solutionsoriented mindset you will play a vital role in the countys continued growth and success.
Your Future in this Role:Pierce County is committed to your professional growth and longterm success. Through our Leadership Certification program extensive online learning resources and other training opportunities youll have the support needed to develop your skills and advance your career. This role serves as a strong foundation for upward mobility offering multiple pathways for career progression and promotional opportunities within Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Manages assigned 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 responsible for implementing a major engineering program; delegates authority to personnel commensurate with responsibility and ensures the proper functioning of assigned staff.
- Schedules and assigns employees; approves or denies use of sick leave vacation leave and overtime.
- Trains and educates staff on criteria and standards. 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 assigned budget and establishes financial management policies and procedures.
- Assumes overall responsibility for completeness and accuracy of projects and certifies that project plans meet all regulations and applicable engineering standards and criteria.
- Coordinates assigned activities with other sections departments and jurisdictions. Coordinates with federal and state agencies to establish and maintain eligibility for system improvement and program development grants.
- Sets the teams goals and objectives and participates in the development of the divisions goals and objectives.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington AND
- Nine years of progressively responsible broad based civil engineering experience is required.
- A bachelors degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis up to four years.
- Professional Engineers licensed in another state must be able to obtain licensure by the State of Washington within six months of employment.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
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/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at 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 atat least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application 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 Countys 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 assessments phone screen and 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 place people are proud to call home
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Employment Type
Full-Time
