Salary: $45.35 – $57.42 Hourly
Location : University Place, WA
Job Type: Career Service – Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23-00724
Department: Planning and Public Works (PW)
Division: PPW-Sewer Division-Design & Construction
Opening Date: 10/19/2023
Description
First Consideration will be given to candidates who apply prior to 11/2/2023.
Position Summary
Why It’s a Great Opportunity:
As a Civil Engineer you will have the opportunity to join a strong team of engineers focused on projects with sewer system improvement, preservation, standards, and developer coordination. As a group you and the team will focus on providing quality designs and creative engineering solutions for wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipes, manholes, odor control facilities, flow monitoring facilities, and rehabilitation/restoration of assets. Your work will range from writing reports/emails, communicating with internal and external groups, completing engineering calculations, basin planning, hydraulic modeling, and preparing plans/details in AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Your success will help keep Pierce County the best place to live in the Northwest.
Examples of items that this position could be working on:
Why It’s a Great Department:
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement – just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw
How to be Successful in the Role:
In this role, both you and the team will be made successful through your technical contributions and experience to the team overall. Excellent communication, positivity, customer service, and collaboration skills will continue to develop team dynamics. Your efforts will be of great value during the preparation of engineering design plans, technical specifications, and estimates.
Your Future in this Role:
The Civil Engineer series offers a great foundation for future positions with the Planning and Public Works Department and Pierce County. Because of the variety of projects each with unique solutions, you will be exposed to new and different skill sets to prepare you for the next opportunity. The work you do will directly benefit our community. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Prepare plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for sewer capital improvement and preservations projects.
- Coordinate with Developers and Development Engineering on sewer projects and review plans associated with these projects.
- Run and maintain the Sewer Hydraulic Model
- Communicate regularly with maintenance and operations staff, other engineers and engineering technicians within the work group, and groups outside the division.
- Communicate and draft agreements between the County, Commercial Businesses, and/or Developers.
- Perform all phases of sewer projects from planning, design, construction, project closeout, and support for operations and maintenance.
- Prepare plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for sewer capital improvement and preservation projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three years of progressively responsible experience related to the position.
- Four-year degree in a closely related field or substituting for the degree be registered as an EIT or an additional 4 years of directly related work which demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions.
- As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
- A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to:
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year’s Day – January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday – Third Monday in January
President’s Day – Third Monday in February
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – First Monday in September
Veteran’s Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day – December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 “furlough” days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington’s Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.