Applies intense and diversified knowledge of engineering and managerial principles and practices. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods; represents the department in conferences and public meetings; resolves important questions; and plans and coordinates work and Public Works policy.
- In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, conducts, and coordinates Public Works and Utility projects.
- Supervises the development and evaluation of plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others. Monitors funding sources for Public Works activities, and develops programs, schedules, and funding applications. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of the project as defined by technical reports and environmental studies.
- Audits meetings involved with defining or developing policies pertaining to Public Works project activities. Acts as a liaison for the City with developers, and with County, State, and Federal agencies involved in Public Works activities.
- Responsible for the development, preparation, and schedule of the entire design effort of the Department. Authorizes design changes within established procedures.
- Responsible for the administration of all Public Works construction management activities. Directs the collection of field data. Coordinates field construction and inspection activities.
- Directs and coordinates the activities of consultants and contractors in the planning, design, or construction management of Public Works projects.
- Directs and coordinates the street operation and maintenance division.
- Operates an automobile, drafting equipment, personal computer, computer terminal, reprographic equipment, and calculator.
- Performs related work as required.
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
- Experience: Eight years of professional engineering experience in planning, design, or construction, two years of which must be directly supervising professional engineering staff.
- Substitution: A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Licenses:
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrated ability to get to and from multiple work locations is required.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:
- T&E 100%
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS
- Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
EXAMINATION DETAILS:
You will receive a link to the Principal Engineer T&E via email, prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the start dates and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due dates as listed below. Please note that this email will be sent from City of Spokane ( ).
- Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, October 21, 2024 and Monday, November 11, 2024 will test Thursday, November 14, 2024 through Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
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