Salary : $132,997.50 - $183,505.50 AnnuallyLocation : Bellevue, WAJob Type: RegularRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 24-00361Department: TransportationDivision: TR CapitalProgram DesignOpening Date: 12/20/2024Closing Date: 1/13/2025 11:59 PM PacificCome Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more. Job SummaryThe Bellevue Transportation Department is APWA Accredited with a professional staff that aspires to our vision of keeping Bellevue moving forward. With services in planning, operations, review, design, construction, and maintenance, we work with our regional partners to provide a safe multi-modal transportation system for those who live, work, and play in Bellevue.The Bellevue Transportation Department is currently seeking to fill two Engineering Supervisor positions to lead design teams in Capital Program Services. These positions will perform advanced professional engineering work, project and program management, and will supervise design engineers and/or project managers.At The City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, and commitment to service and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees work from either the in-house design team or the design management team within the Design Division. This includes providing direct supervision to design staff.
- Develops a plan to deliver assigned design projects. Monitors and reports on project controls such as schedules, budgets, and other performance measures.
- Performs complex engineering work. Act as the Engineer of Record for design work performed by non-licensed engineers. This includes providing technical directions and supervision of the design work.
- Ensures that all engineering and design work meets federal, state, and city standards, codes and requirements.
- Be a team lead and resource for design standards, specifications, cost estimates and quality control.
- Collaborate with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
- Selects or provides oversight of design staff in selecting consultants, negotiating consultant agreements, monitoring consultants' progress and expenditures, providing technical guidance, and reviewing consultants' deliverables.
- Facilitates, coordinate, and/or direct design staff, in obtaining project permits, and supporting Real Properties in acquiring property rights.
- Coordinates, and/or direct design staff, in providing engineering, and project management support during construction.
- Establishes and maintains a working environment that promotes teamwork, values diversity in individual styles, promotes creativity and innovation.
Supervision Received and Exercised
- Works under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager.
- Provides direct supervision to a team of engineers and project managers.
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of established civil engineering principles, methods, and techniques related to professional disciplines.
- Knowledge of modern, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, materials and techniques.
- Skills in using a computer, engineering applications, and data management software in performing duties.
- Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate civil engineering problems and provide best practice and cost effective solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, contractors, and the general public, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, and monitor the work and activities of self and direct reports. This includes setting priorities, established schedules, and deadlines.
- Ability to provide participatory and consultative style of leadership. Provides mentorship, motivation, and constructive performance reviews to staff. Commitment to facilitate individual staff career development, and personal growth goals.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or other related field.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in planning, directing, or organizing complex civil engineering projects. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington State Professional Engineering license is required.
Supplemental InformationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
Flexible/Hybrid Working:A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall. HIRING PROCESSThe City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore. Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-###-#### or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing. The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-###-####.** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law. The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:MedicalEmployees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).DentalEmployees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.VisionEmployees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage. Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
- City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
- Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.
Other benefits include:More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Survivor Income
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
- An ORCA Card bus pass
- On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
- Career development and training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program, and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan. Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced because they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset.NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.01 Do you have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field?
02 Do you have at least five years of transportation engineering experience?
03 Do you have a professional engineering license in Washington State (or reciprocal jurisdiction)?
04 Provide a brief description of your prior experience mentoring or supervising engineering staff. Required Question