Job Description:
ABOUT THE CITY: Spokane Valley is a city with a population of approximately 108,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is a high-performing organization and employs the use of best practices. We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. We place a high value on customer service and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast-paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to apply. ABOUT THE POSITION: Spokane Valley is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a regular, full-time Senior Engineer for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in our Engineering Division. This position is responsible for planning, design and construction of a wide variety of municipal projects. The ideal candidate will serve as the project manager for assigned Capital Improvement Projects and have exceptional technical skills, a strong background in construction management for large municipal projects and have a strong desire to provide superior service to both internal and external customers. SELECTED EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Serves as a project manager primarily on large federally funded municipal projects. Oversees construction phase of project including grant management & reporting, ensuring project compliance with grant funding requirements, management of consultants & inspectors, coordination of material testing, overseeing project documentation, contractor coordination/correspondence, issuance of field directives, evaluation & issuance of change orders, and ensuring compliance with time and budget. In addition to construction management experience, projects management for the design and right-of-way phase desired including developing requests for proposals, negotiating and administering contracts, developing construction plans and specifications, and determining required acquisitions. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints related to assigned capital improvement projects and conducts public meetings. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; and minimum of five (5) years previous professional civil engineering experience including at least three years managing Capital Improvement Projects. Experience managing federally funded construction projects is strongly desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities. Experience overseeing projects that involve regional and federal grant funding as it relates to schedules, budgets, funding agency approval processes including but not limited to construction management experience. Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, be sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities, develop project cost estimates, work within the constraints of the budget, and monitor contracts. An ideal candidate must be detail oriented, self-motivated, passionate and be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid State driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment. Must possess a registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or reciprocal certification. Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal check, is a requirement of employment at Spokane Valley. SALARY: Full salary range is $ 8,513.87 – $12,888.37 per month (Grade 18). Hiring salary DOQ and includes an excellent benefit package. This is a represented, FLSA exempt position, in the Engineering Division. BENEFITS: Health benefits are provided through the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust. The City currently provides medical, dental, life, long term disability, vision, health reimbursement account contributions and Employee Assistance benefits. Holiday, vacation, and other paid leave are provided. The required retirement system of the City is Washington Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) which requires an employee contribution. The City does not participate in Social Security. However, the City has adopted a MissionSquare(A) Social Security substitute plan with the same contribution rates as FICA. TO APPLY Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit a complete City application, résumé, cover letter and list of five (5) work-related references (name and phone number) via our Online Application System at www.spokanevalleywa.gov. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply Immediately. Recruitment open until filled. The City of Spokane Valley has a policy of limiting tobacco use in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer10210 E. Sprague ● Spokane Valley, WA 99206Ph: (509) 720-5000 ● Fax: (509) 720-5090
