Civil Engineer 2 or 3
: Job Details :

Salary : $105,936.00 - $138,876.00 Annually Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA Job Type: AFSCME Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 24-00105 Department: CED - Development Engineering Opening Date: 09/12/2024 Closing Date: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Job Description Join the City of Renton's Development Engineering Team, a division of the City's Community and Economic Development Department. We are recruiting for a Civil Engineer/Project Manager and this position will, as part of the Development Engineering Team, help to ensure that private development and Capital Improvement Projects are designed, engineered, and constructed in accordance with the City's Codes and Standards, and provide a safe and enjoyable place to live and work. This position is part of a series and placement depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent. Duties may include:

• Civil Engineer 2: Perform project plan reviews and construction management on small and/or midsize scale private development and CIP Projects.
• Civil Engineer 3: Perform project plan reviews and construction management on complex and/or large-scale private development and CIP projects.
• Integrating numerous engineering and construction disciplines.
• Assist Developers, Engineers, and Contractors through the City's permitting process.
• Coordinate with other City Departments ensuring the systems can be efficiently maintained and operated.
• Perform and/or lead a variety of routine and complex construction management and inspection work for the CIP projects and program

Annual Salary (click on title to view full job description): Civil Engineer 2: $105,936 - $128,940 Civil Engineer 3: $114,096 - $138,876 Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefitspackage, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Telework Program: The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, working up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Civil Engineer 2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the management and/or participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
• Provide technical support and assist in management of project grants.
• Manage the delivery of multiple small and/or midscale projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; perform project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.
• Participate in the selection of consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide coordination between city project team members and other stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Participate in public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Lead design teams and/or design capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, costs estimates, and final construction contract bid documents for small and mid-scale projects and assist with large-scale projects.
• Coordinate the negotiation and acquisition of required property rights.
• Acquire and/or lead effort required city, county, and state permits, including state environmental documentation and approvals; support acquisition of federal project permits including preparation of federal environmental documentation.
• Provide technical engineering support to project construction team; facilitate communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners; and assist in managing project budget.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and drawings for construction projects ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines.

Civil Engineer 3 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead, plan, conduct, and/or participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
• Apply for and manage project grants.
• Lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; perform project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.
• Select consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead the project coordination between city project team members and other stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications or existing programs; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Direct public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Lead design teams and/or design capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final construction contract bid documents for complex and large-scale projects.
• Coordinate the negotiation and acquisition of required property rights.
• Obtain and/or lead effort required to secure city, county, state, and federal project permits, including state and federal environmental documentation and approvals.
• Lead project construction team including providing technical engineering support; facilitating communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners; and managing the overall project budget during construction including the review and processing of payments to contractors on major projects as appropriate.

Civil Engineer 2 & 3 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, compile, and analyze complex calculations and/or statistical and technical information involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others; review calculations, analyses, and designs of others to ensure conformance with City engineering standards and/or to inform decision making.
• Develop, recommend, and update city design standard plans, specifications, ordinances, and operating procedures.
• Represent the department and act as spokesperson on various committees, as assigned; before the public, elected officials, committees, and commissions. When needed, would act as liaison with staff, other departments, agencies and community groups in the coordination of projects and development of policy.
• Support the implementation of major City policies, including research and provide recommendations as well as administers and maintains agreements and contracts with public agencies and private organizations.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

Development Engineer Functions Also Include:

• Lead and manage a multi-project workload to ensure timely and effective project review of small-scale development projects, and act as the liaison between developers, their design team, City project team members, other City department, and other stakeholders.
• Provide preliminary plan review and permit processing information through predesign and preconstruction meetings with permit applicants.
• Process and record final plats and final short plats.
• Verify compliance with SEPA and Land Use conditions in the design of streets, utilities, and other related systems.
• Review, approve, and issue permits.
• Review and approve construction cost estimates to establish permit fees, performance bond amounts, maintenance bond amounts, and fees-in-lieu of construction amounts.
• Review and approve design revisions to construction plans.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Standard requirements for all levels:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

Civil Engineer 2 In addition to the standard requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.

Civil Engineer 3 In addition to the standard requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience.
• Or minimum 8 years combined relevant education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Moving throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment, and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 business days prior to the need. Selection Procedure The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application. Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
  • Probation Officer

*If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses. Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
• Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two personal holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information. 01 Why are you interested in this position with the City of Renton? 02 Please select your highest level of education received in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• I do not have college level coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
• Less than 2 years of college level course work
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03 Please indicate how many years of experience you have working in a civil engineering environment.

• I do not have work experience in a civil engineering environment
• Less than 2 years of civil engineering experience
• 2 years to less than 4 years of civil engineering experience
• 4 years to less than 6 years of civil engineering experience
• 6 years to less than 8 years of civil engineering experience
• 8 years or more of civil engineering experience

04 Do you possess a valid Professional Engineering license?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you possess a Washington State Engineer in Training Certification?

• Yes
• No

06 Describe your background experience in surface water, transportation, water, and sewer projects? What was/were your role(s) in each discipline? 07 What experience do you have working on land development and civil engineering design or construction projects? Please provide examples of the types of projects you have worked on. What was/were your role(s) in these projects? 08 Describe what a highly functioning team means to you. How do you contribute to the success of a team? 09 Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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