Job Summary
Clark County Public Works is recruiting for the position of Capital Program Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to help management and fulfill goals of the state mandated 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that is adopted by the County Council on an annual basis and approved by the County Engineer.
Qualifications
This position performs professional, detailed-oriented, and complex planning, monitoring, prioritizing, forecasting, and coordinating of capital programs. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Understand methods and procedures of finance and compliance including reconciliation, grant accounting and administration, and auditing. Coordinate and communicate funding availability and legalities/regulations of funds.
Coordinate the annual development of the state mandated 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Construction Program (ACP) which includes: understanding databases structures; following current council policies and county code; Washington Administrative Codes (WAC); Revised Codes of Washington (RCW); Code of Federal Regulations; Local Agency Guidelines (LAG). In addition, the TIP requires collecting data (economic, geometric, zoning, and traffic and accident data), prioritizing projects and adjusting schedules as necessary, estimating and forecasting funding sources, tracking project costs and allocating the funding for budget and audit compliance. collaborating with Community Planning and other active stakeholders to ensure the 6-year road program is in conformance with the 20-year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP.
Prepare grant, loan, and other funding applications and contracts. Monitors and tracks funding contracts; acts as liaison with funding agencies. Prepare compliance reports and administers cooperative contacts with federal, state and city governments.
Prepare preliminary project scopes in consultation with engineers and other appropriate disciplines. Initiates and established the capital project to official begin the work.
Develop and refine criteria and prioritize potential projects for the various programs as well as solicit and coordinate public involvement/education.
Prepare information and present to official boards, including the County Council, the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), Planning Commission, Development Engineering Advisory Board, Public Works Board, and the Regional Transportation Council. This also includes neighborhood associations, community stakeholders, and interest groups.
Serve as a team member “client” to sustain compliance/accountability and provide guidance on scope, schedule, budget, and vital funding regulations on specific capital projects representing the County’s needs, project goals, and interests. Coordinates closely with the capital project managers and teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and within established scope. Works with consultant teams involved in design of capital projects.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.211 ($33.31 - $42.54) per hour
Feb 15, 2022
Full time
Job Summary
Clark County Public Works is recruiting for the position of Capital Program Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to help management and fulfill goals of the state mandated 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that is adopted by the County Council on an annual basis and approved by the County Engineer.
Qualifications
This position performs professional, detailed-oriented, and complex planning, monitoring, prioritizing, forecasting, and coordinating of capital programs. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Understand methods and procedures of finance and compliance including reconciliation, grant accounting and administration, and auditing. Coordinate and communicate funding availability and legalities/regulations of funds.
Coordinate the annual development of the state mandated 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Construction Program (ACP) which includes: understanding databases structures; following current council policies and county code; Washington Administrative Codes (WAC); Revised Codes of Washington (RCW); Code of Federal Regulations; Local Agency Guidelines (LAG). In addition, the TIP requires collecting data (economic, geometric, zoning, and traffic and accident data), prioritizing projects and adjusting schedules as necessary, estimating and forecasting funding sources, tracking project costs and allocating the funding for budget and audit compliance. collaborating with Community Planning and other active stakeholders to ensure the 6-year road program is in conformance with the 20-year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP.
Prepare grant, loan, and other funding applications and contracts. Monitors and tracks funding contracts; acts as liaison with funding agencies. Prepare compliance reports and administers cooperative contacts with federal, state and city governments.
Prepare preliminary project scopes in consultation with engineers and other appropriate disciplines. Initiates and established the capital project to official begin the work.
Develop and refine criteria and prioritize potential projects for the various programs as well as solicit and coordinate public involvement/education.
Prepare information and present to official boards, including the County Council, the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), Planning Commission, Development Engineering Advisory Board, Public Works Board, and the Regional Transportation Council. This also includes neighborhood associations, community stakeholders, and interest groups.
Serve as a team member “client” to sustain compliance/accountability and provide guidance on scope, schedule, budget, and vital funding regulations on specific capital projects representing the County’s needs, project goals, and interests. Coordinates closely with the capital project managers and teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and within established scope. Works with consultant teams involved in design of capital projects.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.211 ($33.31 - $42.54) per hour
Job Summary
As a Real Property Agent, your primary function will be to acquire property for capital projects. This position is a specialist in right-of-way appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition and negotiations, relocation, and property management. You will communicate with property owners the scope of capital projects, impacts to property, and advise them of their rights under federal and state laws.
We are currently looking to fill this position as a Real Property Agent III; however, this position could be under filled as a Real Property Agent II or Real Property Agent I. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be hired as a Real Property Agent I, II, or III depending on their qualifications. Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Education and Experience:
Real Property Agent I level:
Two years of experience in right of way related work such as appraisals, property sales, acquisition, property management, title examination, and condemnation procedures; or,
One-year college level or equivalent course work in real estate and one year of experience; or
Any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform this work.
Possession of valid motor vehicle operator’s license, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Possession of Notary Public status in State of Washington, or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Real Property Agent II level:
In addition to the requirements for a Real Property Agent I a Real Property Agent II will have:
Two years of experience equivalent to a Real Property Agent I with duties including analyzing property appraisals and appraisal reviews, negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of right of way and examining titles.
In depth knowledge of negotiation principles, procedure, and techniques.
Real Property Agent III level:
In addition to the requirements for a Real Property Agent II a Real Property Agent III will have:
One year of experience at a level equivalent to a Real Property Agent II and at least three total years of experience acquiring right of way.
Senior Right-of-Way Agent designation of the International Right-of-Way Association or commenced structured program for obtaining it.
Completed International Right-of-Way Association Course 101 or the equivalent.
Professional designation by a major appraisal society.
Supervisory experience.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.210 ($31.73 - $40.50) per hour
Jul 20, 2021
Full time
Job Summary
As a Real Property Agent, your primary function will be to acquire property for capital projects. This position is a specialist in right-of-way appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition and negotiations, relocation, and property management. You will communicate with property owners the scope of capital projects, impacts to property, and advise them of their rights under federal and state laws.
We are currently looking to fill this position as a Real Property Agent III; however, this position could be under filled as a Real Property Agent II or Real Property Agent I. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be hired as a Real Property Agent I, II, or III depending on their qualifications. Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Education and Experience:
Real Property Agent I level:
Two years of experience in right of way related work such as appraisals, property sales, acquisition, property management, title examination, and condemnation procedures; or,
One-year college level or equivalent course work in real estate and one year of experience; or
Any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the ability to perform this work.
Possession of valid motor vehicle operator’s license, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Possession of Notary Public status in State of Washington, or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Real Property Agent II level:
In addition to the requirements for a Real Property Agent I a Real Property Agent II will have:
Two years of experience equivalent to a Real Property Agent I with duties including analyzing property appraisals and appraisal reviews, negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of right of way and examining titles.
In depth knowledge of negotiation principles, procedure, and techniques.
Real Property Agent III level:
In addition to the requirements for a Real Property Agent II a Real Property Agent III will have:
One year of experience at a level equivalent to a Real Property Agent II and at least three total years of experience acquiring right of way.
Senior Right-of-Way Agent designation of the International Right-of-Way Association or commenced structured program for obtaining it.
Completed International Right-of-Way Association Course 101 or the equivalent.
Professional designation by a major appraisal society.
Supervisory experience.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.210 ($31.73 - $40.50) per hour
Job Summary
The Programming Unit in the Public Works Department seeks an innovative individual who is a self-starter, highly motivated and can work under tight deadlines and understands the sense of urgency with the ability to jump in and figure it out.
As the Capital Programming Specialist Senior, you will plan, prioritize, forecast and monitor the coordination of capital programs. You will have an understanding of methods and procedures of finance that include; reconciliating, grant accounting, and auditing. You will have to have the ability to clearly coordinate and communicate (verbal and written) funding availability, legalities, and regulations to remain in compliance with the funding partners.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Planning, Project Management Or other related discipline and minimum two (2) years related work experience
Or Associates Degree in a related discipline and minimum four (4) years related work experience.
Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a position comparable to a Capital Programs Specialist
Ability to pass a Grant Writing Exam
A valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire
Ideal attributes:
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent report writing skills
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage time well in order to meet deadlines
Possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Attention to detail to be vigilant in analysis to come to correct conclusions
Be a team player who is approachable and supportive; able to contribute ideas and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of the organization
HOW TO APPLY:
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.211 ($32.59 - $41.62) per hour Close Date: Open until filled
May 20, 2020
Full time
Job Summary
The Programming Unit in the Public Works Department seeks an innovative individual who is a self-starter, highly motivated and can work under tight deadlines and understands the sense of urgency with the ability to jump in and figure it out.
As the Capital Programming Specialist Senior, you will plan, prioritize, forecast and monitor the coordination of capital programs. You will have an understanding of methods and procedures of finance that include; reconciliating, grant accounting, and auditing. You will have to have the ability to clearly coordinate and communicate (verbal and written) funding availability, legalities, and regulations to remain in compliance with the funding partners.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Planning, Project Management Or other related discipline and minimum two (2) years related work experience
Or Associates Degree in a related discipline and minimum four (4) years related work experience.
Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a position comparable to a Capital Programs Specialist
Ability to pass a Grant Writing Exam
A valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire
Ideal attributes:
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent report writing skills
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage time well in order to meet deadlines
Possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Attention to detail to be vigilant in analysis to come to correct conclusions
Be a team player who is approachable and supportive; able to contribute ideas and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of the organization
HOW TO APPLY:
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.211 ($32.59 - $41.62) per hour Close Date: Open until filled