WHO MAY APPLY:   This career service position is open the general public.

WORK SCHEDULE: This full-time position works a 40-hour week and is overtime eligible. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Weekend, holiday, and evening work, including attendance at evening meetings, will be required from time to time. Flexible working hours and/or days may be arranged.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The position will be located in the Ecological Restoration and Engineering Services Unit, part of the Rural and Regional Services Section within the Water and Land Resources Division.   The primary work of the unit is to design and oversee implementation of habitat restoration projects, particularly projects identified in salmon recovery plans. Projects include river, floodplain and stream restoration projects, as well as wetland restoration and mitigation projects, and are designed by multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers. The position will report to the unit manager and will supervise two or more engineers within the unit, oversee technical engineering for the unit’s CIP projects and programs, and direct or assist project teams with design, preparation of bid packages, and construction oversight. The position will also manage complex restoration projects.

1. Provide direct supervision, engineering review, technical oversight and quality control to interdisciplinary project teams and unit engineers for the design and implementation of surface water capital improvement projects, especially habitat restoration projects, and operating work programs. Stamp and sign design plans, construction drawings and other engineering products consistent with principles for standard engineering practice, when required.
2. Direct personnel and/or independently perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring the application of specialized and/or advanced engineering principles at the conceptual and design levels. Participate in the formulation and development of advanced engineering concepts associated with proposal development design or construction.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of workflow processes to ensure consistency in implementation and the effective delivery of work programs and projects. 
4. Oversee and supervise the preparation, review and approval of design and contract documents.
5. Assist unit manager and project clients in the identification, development and prioritization of the unit’s capital projects.
6. Work in close coordination with other supervisors to provide and/or direct technical and engineering review of capital improvement projects across other surface water capital programs to ensure consistent levels of design and engineering standards. 
7. Report progress on development of engineering products within project teams, and identify and resolve scheduling conflicts that could impede timely delivery of products. 
8. Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise to staff to advance technical expertise needed for development and implementation of the habitat restoration program.
9. Respond to or coordinate responses to technical inquiries on projects or related programs from citizens, stakeholders, regulatory agencies and elected officials.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington.
• Bachelors of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering specifically in the area of hydraulic engineering or river mechanics, environmental engineering, or riverine geology.
• At least seven years of increasing responsibility, with the ability to successfully work independently or within a team environment, using professional judgment in the comprehensive application of open channel hydraulics and modeling, slope stability analysis, bank stabilization design, project and construction management, and permitting requirements towards the design and implementation of habitat restoration projects in river, floodplain and stream environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management techniques and principles.
• Thorough knowledge of riverine processes and the river and floodplain environment.
• Knowledge of construction management of large complex habitat restoration projects, including joint river/floodplain restoration and flood protection projects involving removal or setback of levees or revetments.  
• Knowledge and ability to plan, direct and coordinate large complex civil works projects; address workload management, resource utilization, budget, schedule development and management in support of civil works projects/initiatives during planning, design, contracting, construction, and operations and maintenance phases.  Advanced skills in organization, negotiation, planning, scheduling and budgeting.
• Must be able to lead the planning for and execution of successful construction management.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and through written materials, on technical and policy issues related to surface water management issues, particularly habitat restoration, with varied levels of staff, consultants, business and professional groups, citizens and landowners.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution, problem-solving and team-building.
• Produce effective work results while working in collaboration within a multi-disciplinary project team, across all levels of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering and technical analyses as related to open channel hydraulics.
• Knowledge and experience in using and applying hydraulic and hydrologic computer models, specifically HEC-RAS, HEC-FFA and HEC-GEORAS.
• Experience in the review and application of digitally developed topographic mapping, river channel cross section data and site ground surveys.
• Knowledge and understanding of geomorphic processes and sediment transport.
• Knowledge of river and floodplain management policies and associated county, state and federal floodplain management regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws and regulations, including floodplain management regulations, necessary for successful implementation of complex river restoration projects.
• Experience conducting field reconnaissance and river, floodplain, stream or wetland assessments.
• Experience in performing scour and stream stability assessments, and bank slope stability analyses.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s of Science in civil engineering, hydraulics, water resources, or closely related field.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of hydrologic and open channel hydraulic principles and geomorphic processes.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP)

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluation, including times of inclement weather conditions. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time. Field conditions include brushy, forested environments; river, stream and wetland corridors; and slippery, uneven surfaces and adverse outdoor weather conditions. Work tasks also may include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts or canoes.

Necessary Special Requirements: A valid Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner. A final offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination.