Associate Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
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$ 6569 - 8738
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The salary range for this position is $6569.00 $8738.00 monthly.
Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for an Associate Civil Engineer to join our dynamic energetic and innovative Traffic Operations team. The successful candidate will work as part of an engineering team providing technical expertise in the field of traffic engineering collecting and analyzing traffic data preparing preliminary and final designs and supporting many functions of the Office of the County Engineer.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares preliminary and final designs for assigned capital facilities construction and maintenance plan specifications alignment determinations drainage traffic and pavement designs environmental assessments geometrics capacity and cost estimates and related engineering documents.
- Reviews plans specifications and related documents prepared by engineering support staff and/or outside consultant firms.
- Performs complex site inspections for properties under development to verify design and check the surrounding area for completed developments ensuring the accuracy of the construction and verifying asbuilt drawings.
- Serves as a representative of the County for city state or federal or other agencies joint with agencies to coordinate work and assignments.
- Responds to public requests for information and/or assistance regarding engineering field visits serves as a technical resource and works with citizens to formulate solutions as necessary.
- Performs a wide variety of related engineering work such as preparing complex engineering studies creating reports and researching and drafting engineering policies and procedures as necessary.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets for the capital maintenance and monitoring programs.
To view the full job classification click here:Associate Civil Engineer
Essential Personnel:This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during nonbusiness hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment Quiet office setting in Olympia Washington. Workload demands may occasionally require work around active construction sites.
- Schedule Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
- Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
- Customer Interactions Daily interactions via phone email inperson and video with Thurston County staff and the public.
WHO WE ARE:
Our Core Values:
- Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
- Customer Service We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
- Innovation We strive to continuously improve processes performance and results.
- Safety We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Teamwork We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.
Mission to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.
Vision The premier public works organization accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- WorkLife Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- PlanFor Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pretax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave: Fulltime regular employees earn paid vacationin addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA:Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for outofpocket health care and daycare expenses with pretax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows fulltime public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of yearround outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.
Message to potential applicants: We understandthat some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and one 1 year of related civil engineering experience.Additional experience can be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis. OR possession of Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification within six 6 months from hire date. (Note: no substitution will be allowed for the EIT Certification requirement.
- Ability to use computers and related software for construction design traffic and other civil engineering work.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License or have obtained an appropriate accommodation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff contractors engineering firms the general public and representatives of other agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Ability to participate as a member of a selfdirected work team and utilize the resources of other team members.
- Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and manage many projects simultaneously.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact Becky Conn Traffic Engineering and Operations Manager ator
This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Eligible for benefits
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Learn more about Thurston County at:Thurston County
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at 360 who are deaf deafblind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 711 (orto connect with Washington Relay.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
