Civil Engineer II

Salary: $7,624.93 - $10,675.60 Monthly
Location : City Hall: 625 Swift Blvd - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2024-00115
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The City of Richland's Public Works Engineering Group is looking for a well-qualified Civil Engineer II to join their team! The person in this position will be working on engineering projects covering all aspects of the public works, parks, and economic development.
This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to applicants that apply on or before Monday, November 11, 2024. Applications will be reviewed weekly beginning on November 12.
Target hiring range is $7,625 - $9,150 monthly DOQ.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs difficult skilled technical work conducting complex and large-scale engineering studies and projects, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned Director or Manager ("supervisor").
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
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Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain Washington State Professional Engineer's License within six (6) months of hire and maintain it throughout employment..
• Valid driver's license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, and four (4) years experience in civil engineering design, planning, project administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with WSDOT design standards, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Experience with Federally funded projects.
• Experience with Environmental permitting processes.
• Experience with Civil3d as a design tool.
• Experience in construction / project management.

Supplemental Information
Selection will be based on overall qualifications and a panel interview. The final candidate selected will be required to pass a comprehensive background, reference and criminal history check.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
  • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan

Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)

City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
  • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Part-Time (20 to 29/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -
Must meet eligibility requirements

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
Select which best describes your Professional Engineer's Licensure status in the State of Washington:

• I have a Washington State Professional Engineer's License.
• I am eligible to obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer's License within six (6) months of hire.
• I am eligible to obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer's License between six (6) months and one (1) year of hire.
• I do not have a Washington State Professional Engineer's License, and I do not meet the requirements to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. In addition, I would not be eligible to obtain one within a year of hire.

03
Select the choice below that best describes your experience in civil engineering design, civil planning, and civil project administration.

• I have some but less than two years of experience.
• I have at least two years but less than four years of experience.
• I have at least four years of experience but less than six years of experience.
• I have at least six years but less than eight years of experience.
• I have eight or more years of experience.

04
Briefly describe your experience in civil engineering design, civil planning, and civil project management. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
05
Select which best describes your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's degree in civil engineering, civil planning, or civil project administration.
• Associate's degree in another area.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil planning, or civil project administration.
• Bachelor's degree in another area.
• Master's degree in civil engineering, civil planning, or civil project administration.
• Master's degree in another area.
• None of these describe my education.

06
List the title of the degree you have been awarded. If this does not apply to you, list N/A.
07
Briefly describe your experience with projects utilizing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) design standards, specifications, and construction procedures. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
08
Briefly describe your experience with projects that are Federally funded. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
09
Briefly describe your experience with the environmental permitting process (SEPA / NEPA). If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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