Drainage Managing Engineer (Engineer V)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $137,733.65 - $174,585.42 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025JA24226
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C11 : PROTEC17-Section Managers
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The King County Roads Services Division, Engineering Section, is seeking an enthusiastic, strategic, agile, and collaborative leader to manage a unit that consists of 25 to 30 employees in the Fish Passage and Countywide Drainage units, including the survey, geotechnical and utility inspection groups. We need a proven leader with a high level of communication and organizational skills who can effectively leverage their expertise and experience to strategically resolve challenges to deliver the Fish Passage and Drainage programs.
This position will oversee the day-to-day management and administrative functions, staff development and management, technical review, and addressing project issues associated with King County's roadway network. A high level of expertise and experience in the design and construction of capital projects is expected.
The successful candidate will collaborate with other King County departments and leadership, regional partner agencies, elected, and community-based organizations. This position will lead the efforts to incorporating climate change and green building elements into projects, including Endangered Species Act compliance.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties
Proactively applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued by demonstrating behaviors that include fairness, respect and inclusiveness.
Resource ManagementOversee and supervise diverse work groups in the Engineering Section: Drainage and Fish Passage Design, Inspection of Utilities, Survey and Geotechnical Engineering/Materials lab. Manage and direct the work of assigned staff including annual evaluations, budget preparation, hiring, and tasks associated with running the unit. Oversee and approve unit work plans, budget, technical and organizational issues and if needed, provide recommendations for improvement to the Section Manager Write and communicate performance appraisals, recommend staffing actions including hiring, promotion, discipline, etc., and participate in strategic discussions and decisions with other supervisors and managers Provide staff development through training, coaching and mentoring that supports and maintains a collaborative work environment that successfully responds to change Develop, implement, and maintain standards, policies and procedures for engineering, project management, and engineering related work for the division. Apply LEAN or similar methodologies for continuous improvement of processes and workflows Establish and maintain rapport and trust with various staff groups across business lines to closures and detours, understand their strengths and challenges to keep programs, projects, and contracts delivery on track.
Program DeliveryPrepare, analyze, and negotiate budget and programmatic proposals and long-term planning documents. Provide interpretation of technical and professional standards, regulations, and contracts Oversee the development, selection and negotiation of contracts and preparation of project plans, specifications, and estimates for assigned projects. Direct the implementation of construction bid documents, contract negotiations, change orders and contract claims; interpret contract requirements and monitor compliance. Approve construction contract payments, correspondence, change orders and acceptance of assigned work products. Certify plans, specifications, estimates and reports for project work. Represent the section and division with staff, external clients, elected officials and the public. Support the development of annual work plans and execution of Road Services Division plans and policies Apply LEAN or similar methodologies for continuous improvement of processes and workflows
Emergency ResponseSupport the Maintenance Division in addressing emergency response to road failures such as slides and washouts. Provide guidance and direction on temporary repairs or closures and detours. Lead planning and design work for natural disaster response and recovery operations, provide or oversee the development of plans, specifications and estimates and coordinate recovery of expenditures from FEMA and FHWA.
TechnicalProvide interpretation of technical and professional standards, regulations, and contracts Direct the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Competencies You Bring:Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Drives Vision and Purpose- Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Technical Skills:
Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: First review of applications will take place the week of 4/21/2025. Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in aninterview the week of 5/5/2025.
WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and/or future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and/or special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer
APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position has a standard 40-hour workweek and is exempt from the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The King County Executive expects all FLSA exempt employees to work the hours necessary to satisfactorily perform their jobs. FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated Mission-Critical. Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the .
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by: PROTEC17.TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
To learn more about the Road Services Division please visit our websites at:
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road-servicesForbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Janice Antonio
Human Resource Analyst
(206) 263-2003
jantonio@kingcounty.gov
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025JA24226
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C11 : PROTEC17-Section Managers
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The King County Roads Services Division, Engineering Section, is seeking an enthusiastic, strategic, agile, and collaborative leader to manage a unit that consists of 25 to 30 employees in the Fish Passage and Countywide Drainage units, including the survey, geotechnical and utility inspection groups. We need a proven leader with a high level of communication and organizational skills who can effectively leverage their expertise and experience to strategically resolve challenges to deliver the Fish Passage and Drainage programs.
This position will oversee the day-to-day management and administrative functions, staff development and management, technical review, and addressing project issues associated with King County's roadway network. A high level of expertise and experience in the design and construction of capital projects is expected.
The successful candidate will collaborate with other King County departments and leadership, regional partner agencies, elected, and community-based organizations. This position will lead the efforts to incorporating climate change and green building elements into projects, including Endangered Species Act compliance.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties
Proactively applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued by demonstrating behaviors that include fairness, respect and inclusiveness.
Resource Management
Program Delivery
Emergency Response
Technical
Competencies You Bring:
Other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar field.
- 10 years of drainage design and flood plain modeling experience.
- 10 years of supervisory experience leading work teams including hiring, managing work assignments, and doing performance evaluations.
- 5 years of experience preparing, signing engineering plans and drawings.
- Experience in design and construction oversight for delivery of capital improvement projects.
- Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
- Training in transportation Emergency Response.
- Basic understanding of soil properties and geology and experience in implementing best practices for erosion and sedimentation control.
- Experience in slope stability analyses.
- 5 years of experience with HEC-RAS software and WWHM or MGS Flood software.
- Experience in overseeing staff training of the Hydrologic modeling and hydraulic design, using the King County Surface Water Design Manual and the Department of Ecology Surface Water Design Manual or similar.
- Experience in construction safety such as trenching and shoring safety.
- Understanding of current survey methods and techniques for developing base maps and construction staking.
- Experience overseeing consultant contracts
- Experience overseeing the preparation of construction specifications
- Skilled in effective communication, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences for the purposes of making presentations, public speaking, and conveying technical and complex subject matters to diverse audiences.
Technical Skills:
- Technical Report Writing and editing.
- Personnel management including de-escalation in tense interactions with community members and staff.
- Review engineering plans
- Ability to assess emergency repairs and work with in-house construction crews to implement
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in Washington State or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire date
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: First review of applications will take place the week of 4/21/2025. Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in aninterview the week of 5/5/2025.
WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and/or future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and/or special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer
APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position has a standard 40-hour workweek and is exempt from the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The King County Executive expects all FLSA exempt employees to work the hours necessary to satisfactorily perform their jobs. FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated Mission-Critical. Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the .
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by: PROTEC17.TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
To learn more about the Road Services Division please visit our websites at:
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road-servicesForbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Janice Antonio
Human Resource Analyst
(206) 263-2003
jantonio@kingcounty.gov
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question