Drainage Engineer III (SDA)
Drainage Engineer III (SDA)
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The recruitment for this position is open to internal King County Department of Local services employees only. This Special Duty Assignment will be expected to last through midOctober 2025.
King County Road Services Division Engineering Section is seeking a special duty assignment of a Drainage Engineer (Engineer III) to join our dynamic team! Our successful candidate will serve in a lead capacity in a multidisciplinary team overseeing consultant designs for fish passage restoration projects delivered through contract construction. This position ensures that engineering designs align with the King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual while integrating fish passage requirements into the design and construction of stream crossings. If you have a strong background in civil engineering and a passion for making a difference through collaborative inclusive teamworkwed love to have you on our team!
Our Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply committed to advancing Equity Racial and Social Justice in all aspects of our work. Guided by our True North values we strive to ensure every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potentialthis commitment is at the heart of our mission. We pledge to cultivate embrace and celebrate the unique experiences perspectives and voices of our employees partners and the communities we serve. Through this work we actively dismantle systemic barriers address inequities and confront biases and prejudices. We recognize that this is an ongoing journey and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create meaningful lasting change for both our workforce and the communities we support.Job Duties
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles with demonstrated experience in drainage and fish passage design.
- Experience with floodplain and hydrologic modeling tools such as HECRAS and MGS Flood as well as geomorphologic analysis of streams and rivers.
- Proven ability to design stormwater conveyance and treatment systems in compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
- Experience preparing and reviewing construction plans specifications and estimates for drainage and fish passage projects.
- Familiarity with drainage and roadway feature maintenance construction practices design principles and applicable standards.
- Effective leadership skills including the ability to manage and mentor staff hold crucial conversations and apply sound project management principles.
- Demonstrated success working in and contributing to a diverse and inclusive team environment where differences are valued and respected.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects prioritize competing tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong problemsolving and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Project and Access.
- A valid Washington State drivers license.
- Professional Engineering license (PE) in the State of Washington
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work in the field may require driving within the King County Road network while using street maps to determine and reach the field location
- Work outdoors which may require walking on uneven rocky or rough ground or working in inclement weather for extended periods of time
- Field conditions will sometimes include being in the traffic environment to work outside for long periods of time
- Work in the office requires sitting for long periods of viewing video monitors
- Required to sit talk listen and hear; frequently required to use hands to finger feel or handle writing instruments computer and office supplies which require repetitive arm wrist and hand movement
- Specific vision abilities include close distant color and physical activity
- Ability to work either an early or later schedule to provide adequate coverage of the Traffic Management Center
- Ability to work in an office setting and conduct physical site inspections and evaluations including during unfavorable and inclement weather conditions
- Occasional work after hours conducting field work and signal timing implementation
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:First review of applications will take place the week of 5/12/2025. Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in aninterview the week of 5/19/2025.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive department director or agency head all employees regardless of designation are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information please visitHR Policy County OperationsDuring Emergency Situationsand theKing County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
WHO MAY APPLY:This recruitment is opento internal King County Department of Local services employees only. Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement King County Personnel Guidelines or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
APPLICATION PROCESS:A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter summarizing how you meet the experience qualifications knowledge and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity completeness and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
WORK SCHEDULE:This position has a MondayFriday work week with 8hour days and variable shifts.This position is NonExempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay with prior supervisor approval.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:This position has been designated NonMission Critical Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed suspended or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by:C1 PROTEC17DES DLS DNRP.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing inoffice work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection oftools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment.To learn more about the Road Services Divisionplease visit our websites at:
named King County as one of Washington States best employers. Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.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.To Apply
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If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Janice AntonioHuman Resource Analyst
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