SUMMARY:
 
In order to hire and maintain a quality workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and works well within our True North values-based organization, the Permitting Division of the Department of Local Services (DLS) is accepting applications for the career-service position of Engineer III.
 
Our successful candidate will serve in a lead capacity in a multi-disciplinary team and oversee residential, Boundary Line Adjustments and Plat projects. The person in this position will produce timely, accurate, quality reviews and approvals of building and land use development projects. Working in a collaborative manner, Engineer III's work with a higher degree of independence. They apply their years of engineering and project management experience to review a variety of permit types ranging from single-family projects to complex Plat and Short Plat projects, but may work more often on complex high profile, and/or time-sensitive projects. An essential part of the job is to work in a positive, solution-oriented manner with customers and their design/engineering professionals, members of the public, and colleagues.

About the Department of Local Services:
King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas.
 
To learn more about the Permitting Division please visit our website at King County Permits.
 
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work.  Our commitment to “True North” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose.  Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
   

JOB DUTIES:
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. 

• Act as a Lead for a Product line team by training, planning, directing, and monitoring their daily work on development applications.    
• Providing feedback to product line manager regarding team performance; contribute to performance evaluations.    
• Conduct final quality control review of development applications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.    
• Work cooperatively with others in the division and other partner agencies to resolve permit- and process-related issues, including those related to compliance with King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual.    
• Participate in the analysis, interpretation, and application of relevant federal, State, and local, laws and regulations.    
• Review development applications independently for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.    
• Read and locate legal descriptions of property and easements.    
• Communicate on the job in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent.    
• Exhibit and support a culture of superior customer service.    
• Scrupulously honor commitments made to customers and others.    
• Approve plans and specifications for construction in consultation with higher level staff.
• Act as project manager for assigned projects. Initiate and/or review and approve revisions for assigned projects in consultation with higher level staff.
• Model and apply equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices.    
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge of engineering principles and site design such as surface water hydrology, soils, traffic, structural, survey, and road geometrics.    
• Advanced knowledge of functional discipline of engineering.    
• Advanced policy and code analysis and development    
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles    
• Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving, resolving conflicts, and bringing others to consensus.    
• Ability to convey technical information to the public, government agencies, engineering and environmental consultants, and developers.    
• Experience in the interpretation and application of the King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual, or similar or equivalent standard/manuals.    
• Experience in using common desktop tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.    
• Demonstrated competence in applying advanced project management principles and practices.    
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including staff training and presentations.    
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.    
• Skill in handling multiple competing and changing priorities while producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.    
• Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.    
• Ability to research and interpret applicable codes, policies, and regulations.    
• Ability to use engineering software to analyze proposals. 
• Experience either designing or reviewing civil engineering plans for code compliance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional License in Civil Engineering, and/or Engineer in Training.    
• Experience in local government permit processing and regulations, or experience in roadway and storm water design and construction.    
• Experience with Blue Beam (Revu 2018 extreme) or similar versions.    
• Experience with HEC-RAS, MGS Flood and GIS programs.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county.
• Must have the ability to work in the field in difficult terrain.