The Department of Community Development is seeking a leader who will help guide the City’s growth and development through city codes, standards, plan review, and functional plans to achieve the community's vision as expressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and is committed to serving all members of the community in a professional, consistent, and inclusive manner. The Development Engineering Manager, under the direction of the Community Development Director and guidance provided by the Public Works Director, manages an engineering division consisting of two development review engineers and two infrastructure inspectors.
This position blends technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure high quality private development and plays a critical role in ensuring that the City's built environment meets the current and future needs of our residents and business community. This position has broad responsibility over the division’s function, including ensuring compliance with federal, State, and local law and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and objectives that are aligned with Department, City, Council, and community goals. Work is frequently performed under deadlines and requires attendance and public meetings and hearings, many of which are at night. The Engineering Manager frequently addresses highly sensitive issues, must work directly with elected officials and representatives from other jurisdictions and make presentations for boards, commissions, the City Council, and the community.
About Tukwila
The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.
Our Mission:
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
Our Values:
Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
Why Choose the City of Tukwila?
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Competitive salary with annual step increases.
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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a retirement pension plan.
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Flexible work schedule
About The Department:
The Department of Community Development (DCD) is responsible for all matters affecting the physical development of the City. DCD assists residents and businesses on development, long-range planning, environmental sustainability of projects and programs that impact the City, and code enforcement. It also oversees the City’s Recycling and Commute Trip Reduction programs.
Salary Range:
$11,647 - $15,610 Per Month
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
How To Apply:
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in Government Jobs website, along with your cover letter. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application for considerations. Please attach onto your online application:
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Attach Cover letter
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Attach Chronological resume
Veteran’s Preference
Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.
Selection Process
The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at
[email protected].
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, seven years of engineering experience including five years of supervisory responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.
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Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) within the State of Washington; if registered in another state, must obtain Washington State registration within six (6) months of hire.
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Valid WA State driver's license with a driving record that meets City standards.
Preferred Requirements:
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Master's degree with course work in Engineering and/or Public Administration.
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Local government knowledge and experience.
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Experience with managing unionized employees
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed mostly in an office environment with some time spent at construction sites. At construction sites, the employee may be exposed to physical hazards such as moving traffic and heavy construction equipment. Indoors, the noise level is usually low; outdoors, the noise level may be moderate to loud.
This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work in emergency situations. Attendance and participation at evening meetings may be required.
