PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR III - GEOTECH

Description

Snohomish County Public Works is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Public Works Supervisor III position in our Engineering Services Geotechnical Group.

As a Public Works Supervisor III, you will oversee a team of geologists, engineers, technicians, and consultants to support road maintenance and transportation design work. You will also oversee our materials testing lab and drilling operations.

We are looking for a geotechnical engineer who has experience with geotechnical design, project management, communications skills and team leadership. Typical activities include geotechnical design of complex projects such as bridge foundations including shafts and piles, culverts, retaining walls, embankments, cut/fill slopes, landslide remediation, and pavements.

The candidate will have the ability to mentor and develop staff, stay organized and manage many projects, be a clear and friendly communicator and be part of the management team. The successful candidate will also work cooperatively with other divisions, departments, consultant and stakeholders.

A Professional Engineer (PE) or an Engineering Geologist (LEG) license is required for this position with experience in geotechnical work to stamp the typical work activities listed above.

Selection Process
Please attach a resume and cover letter specifically highlighting:

• Your experience and knowledge in geotechnical studies for embankments, slopes, bridge foundations, fish passage culverts, retaining walls, pavements, geotechnical instrumentation, and other elements of transportation projects. Also note your experience with material verification and testing for transportation projects.
• Provide a list of projects you have worked on, size of the project, and what your role on the project was.
• Describe your supervisory or team lead experience and what actions you take to build a sense of team.
• Tell us about a project you are proud of and what your role in the project was.
• Tell us why this position is a good match for you.

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position is in-office with time in both our Cathcart materials lab in Snohomish and our Administrative building in downtown Everett. Telework may be approved on an occasional basis depending on work.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.

Job Duties

• Plans and directs all office and field activities related to a specific section or work group function.
• Acts as a technical resource for staff resolving problems; oversees the preparation of plans, designs, reports and documents necessary to carry out functions and operations of the work group while remaining consistent with county and department standards, principles, methods and priorities; signs off on appropriate documents as required.
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises, assists and trains subordinates as necessary; participates in the selection of new employees, and makes recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, and termination of subordinate employees.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and budgets related to specific section or work group functions and ensures that area of operations complies with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, and with county ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates operations and promotes partnership with other county departments and programs, outside agencies, citizen groups and the general public as necessary; provides technical assistance to other public agencies or sections as required.
• Supervises or participates in the conduct and review of studies, needs assessments and other activities used to plan or evaluate services provided by the section or work group; drafts recommended modifications to applicable ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepares reports and recommendations to the County Council, various community groups and outside agencies as necessary; may conduct or participate in public hearings to explain program plans and solicit public input.
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding specific problems or issues in area of assignment.
• Prepares grant applications and other documents to obtain alternative or supplemental funding sources for programs; negotiates and administers participation contracts with groups, agencies and individuals; maintains liaison with representatives of funding agencies as necessary.
• Recommends modifications to county codes and associated regulations, procedures and engineering standards.
• Prepares short term and long range work program and service plans which identify and prioritize proposed projects and programs.
• Assists the division manager in developing and implementing systems, programs, and long range plans to provide for effective DPW operations.
• Advises a director or manager on the need for public information and involvement efforts; directs design and implementation of such efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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