Engineer II
Engineer II
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16-03-2025
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Summary
King County is hiring two 2 passionate engineers to lead vital stormwater infrastructure projects that safeguard property preserve natural resources and support thriving communities. Collaborate with a dynamic team drive impactful solutions and ensure projects meet the highest standards of excellence. Be part of a missiondriven team shaping a more inclusive resilient and sustainable future!
About the Positions- Position 1: This role is an integral part of our engineering team leading and assisting with multiple programs to provide solutions and enforcement across all of unincorporated King County. As an Engineer II this position is a team member assisting in implementing programmatic work while providing limited oversight and direction to other members of the team. Programmatic assistance includes the Residential and Regional Facility Programs Construction Inspection Complaint investigation and may include WLRD property/asset inspections. Additional tasks include field visits which may include technical assistance to landowners private and public. Therefore it will require well developed communication skills in the delivery of customer service. They will manage and implement small construction or maintenance projects oversee contractors provide technical assistance to the public and ensure compliance with King County code related to drainage and surface water management. This position requires the successful applicant to have the skills and knowledge to independently identify and develop drainage maintenance solutions and identify potential improvement projects to address a wide variety of stormwater and surface water related problems. This position requires solo field work yearround in inclement weather and in aquatic environments.
- Position 2: This role acts as a lead to the stormwater inspector group. The successful candidate will provide coordination support related to scheduling and training of inspection staff provides review and quality control of maintenance correction letters supports the national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) enforcement program related to private water quality and flow control facilities and supports inspection team through research of easements special use permits technical information reports and other documents that support technical and access at facilities.
About the Team
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is a diverse multidisciplinary organization committed to protecting restoring and managing King Countys water and land resources. Our work is grounded in the best available science driven by innovation and strengthened through collaboration with community partners.
Within WLRD the Stormwater Services (SWS) Section leads efforts to manage stormwater runoff and surface water ensuring public safety improving water quality restoring aquatic habitats protecting properties and meeting county state and federal requirements.
Were currently hiring for two 2 exciting opportunities:- Position 1: Asset Management Unit (AMU) Join a highperforming team of engineers and program managers dedicated to maintaining King Countys stormwater infrastructure. AMU ensures assets meet established maintenance standards while staying compliant with local and federal permits including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
- Position 2: Engineering Response and Support Unit (ERSU) This dynamic team handles NPDESrelated inspections the Agricultural Drainage Program Neighborhood Drainage Program SWM Fee Evaluation Program and the Drainage Complaint Program. They also provide essential support services across the section.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Engineer II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP).Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.- Position 1: This role is an integral part of our engineering team leading and assisting with multiple programs to provide solutions and enforcement across all of unincorporated King County. As an Engineer II this position is a team member assisting in implementing programmatic work while providing limited oversight and direction to other members of the team. Programmatic assistance includes the Residential and Regional Facility Programs Construction Inspection Complaint investigation and may include WLRD property/asset inspections. Additional tasks include field visits which may include technical assistance to landowners private and public. Therefore it will require well developed communication skills in the delivery of customer service. They will manage and implement small construction or maintenance projects oversee contractors provide technical assistance to the public and ensure compliance with King County code related to drainage and surface water management. This position requires the successful applicant to have the skills and knowledge to independently identify and develop drainage maintenance solutions and identify potential improvement projects to address a wide variety of stormwater and surface water related problems. This position requires solo field work yearround in inclement weather and in aquatic environments.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Position 1:
- Assist coordinate and manage maintenance work orders.
- Field work to support SWS AMU Programs Regional and Residential Inspections Facility Engineering Reviews Facility access issues including TCE and ROE Construction Management Inspections.
- Perform complaint investigations regarding various stormwater facility types. Includes identifying issues and potential solutions collaborating with partners and stakeholders preparing reports and responding to complainants.
- Assist in determining project prioritization within various asset management scenarios and throughout the asset portfolio including an understanding of the criteria and constraints used to analyze.
- Support Stormwater Services Section (SWS) programs as directed including engineer complaints and reviews studies beaver hazards response claims and other programs as assigned.
- Inspection CoordinationCoordination of inspection assignments and scheduling to ensure annual inspections are completed on time. Assist with tracking and scheduling of training for inspection staff.
- Review and Quality control of inspection comments on public maintenance correction letters.
- Enforcement Support Support inspection staff supervisor with private facility enforcement
- Inspector Research Support Look up easement information Technical Information Reports Special Use Permits etc.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Knowledge equivalent to a bachelors degree in civil engineering or similar area of study including but not limited to environmental natural resource water resource construction or geotechnical engineering OR a demonstrated equivalent amount of work experience.
- Two 2 years work experience in applying engineering principles practices and methods to assess understand and solve surface water problems. Experience directly relating to stormwater drainage is preferred
- Experience using the principles practices and methods of project management to manage multiple ongoing projects and/or contracts.
- Experience with Interpreting and applying local state and/or federal regulations codes and rules pertaining to stormwater and surface water management.
- Ability to communicate complex technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences both technical and nontechnical through both oral and written channels including technical writing.
- A commitment to equity and a demonstrated skill establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.
Decision Quality Making good andtimelydecisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages ComplexityMaking sense ofcomplex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Organizational Savvy Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy process and peoplerelated organizational dynamics
Communicates EffectivelyCommunicates effectively developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Strategic Mindset Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- EngineerinTraining (EIT) or Licensed Washington State professional civil engineering (P.E. or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain Washington State license through reciprocity.
- Related professional training.
- Knowledge and understanding of the King County Surface Water Design Manual or equivalent jurisdictional/regional stormwater design manuals.
- Experience enforcing regulations.
- Knowledge and experience using GIS programs with a preference for ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Outlook Teams SharePoint Word Excel PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of the principles practices and methods of topographic survey.
- Application of the concepts and practices of Standard Work and Continuous Improvement.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite reporting requirements approximately once per week. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104. This work arrangement promotes worklifebalance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This fulltime position works a 40hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation:This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.
- Necessary Special Requirements:
- Valid Washington State drivers license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.
- The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a preemployment physical.
- Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to conduct occasional physical site inspections and evaluations. There is an intermittent need to walk on uneven terrain for limited periods of time. Field locations include existing stormwater facilities and roads forested environments including ravines and possibly agricultural lands and may expose the employee to inclement weather slippery uneven surfaces and other dynamic conditions typically found in rural and undeveloped portions of King County.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcomeapplicationsfrom all qualified applicants but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Engineer II classification and having passed probation). We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness including online application cover letter and resume and responsiveness to the list of qualifications skills and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.Applicationswithout the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
- King County application
- Complete Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Cover Letter(Your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process)
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contactJamie JensenYoung ator.
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Guided by our True Northwe are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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