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Engineer II/III - Development Engineering, Community Development

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Dec 21, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

The employees occupying the positions of this class are responsible for performing and resolving technical and complex civil engineering tasks and problems within the framework of broad engineering and administrative guidelines.

 

Qualifications

Engineer II

 

Education and Experience:

 

  • B.S. degree in Civil or related Engineering and two (2) years experience in an Engineering I classification or equivalent.

 

Engineer III

 

Education and Experience:

 

  • B.S. degree in Civil or related engineering and two (2) years of experience in an Engineer II or equivalent position and registration as a professional civil or structural engineer.

 

Examples of Duties

Key Task

 

  • Review a wide range of private development applications for compliance with county codes, policies and development standards, as set forth in adopted ordinances, and state and federal regulation.
  • Review plans, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with county design and construction standards related to stormwater and transportation.
  • Communicate code requirements orally and in writing to applicants, property owners, and interested citizens.
  • Work with County team to negotiate design modifications to development applications within defined parameters and in collaboration with supervisor and peers.
  • Work actively with applicants, the public, and other county staff to problem solve and arrive at creative solutions that are technically sound, and respond to specific issues of the site and proposed project.
  • Investigate complaints; recommend corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints.
  • Make recommendations on code interpretations and procedural matters.
  • Coordinate development proposals with the County Capital Improvement Projects.
  • Represent Development Engineering at public hearings on proposed developments and on various committees.
  • Assists the public by answering questions and making referrals relative to a variety of Development Engineering issues.

 

Other Special Requirements: Some positions require a valid driver’s license and a successful criminal background check as required by law.

 

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 - Local 17 Engineers.213 $32.43 - $47.96- per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

Local 17 Engineers.210 - Local 17 Engineers.213 $32.43 - $47.96- per hour
About Clark County

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.

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