Job Summary
The County Engineer reports to the Director of Public Works and is fully responsible for supervising the maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of all county roads within Clark County. This position is an executive leadership role that is a critical member of the Senior Management Team within Public Works and directly supervises five managers and is responsible for the more than 180 FTEs within the county roads divisions of Clark County.
There are only 39 identified County Engineers within the State of Washington and this position is one of them. There is a large assortment of legal and regulatory requirements associated with performing the function of the county engineer, and compliance and adherence to best practices is a critical component of this role. The successful candidate will be able to manage the delicate balance between technical strength as a subject matter expert and the communication skills necessary to convey complexities to an audience that is diverse in experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the related physical sciences; principles and practices of construction engineering, inspection, and investigation; effective construction methods and techniques; Federal, State and County standards applicable to public works project design and construction; principles and practices of human resources and financial management; roadway and right of way maintenance practices and techniques.
Ability to effectively fulfill the key responsibilities of the position as listed above; exercise sound judgment in the independent development of solutions to complex technical, administrative and managerial problems; direct and coordinate the inspection, negotiation and control of the work of private contractors; plan and utilize current technology in addressing personal and division responsibilities; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing; work responsively with community and business groups and group activists representing a wide variety of interests; effectively and collaboratively balance competing interests and approaches.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.