The Engineering Services Division Manager leads and oversees the Engineering Services Division within the Public Works Department, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational management for a broad range of public infrastructure programs and projects. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering services related to County roads, bridges, utilities, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and other capital improvement initiatives. The role manages division staff, budgets, project delivery, and engineering operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional engineering standards.
Working with considerable independence, the position supports the County Engineer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, oversees capital planning, grant administration, and infrastructure project development from design through construction, and fosters strong partnerships with government agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable public works projects.
Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description
Education/Training
Requires Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience/Qualifications
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A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience related to roads, bridges, and/or sewer/water utilities.
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One (1) year of direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or multiple functional areas involving subordinate employees.
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Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington State. If registered in another state, must obtain Washington State licensure within one year.
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Local government public works experience with roads and utilities is highly desirable.
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