Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer - City of Port Townsend

$6,000 Hiring Bonus

For more information about the City, please see the recruitment flyer.

Leading an engineering department in the small community of Port Townsend provides a great opportunity to use true engineering ingenuity, especially as it relates to non-motorized transportation, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure planning. Due to the unique history of the development of Port Townsend, opportunities are abound for out of the box and progressive thinking. Meanwhile, enjoy the wonderful seaport and natural beauty of the area. Water is the name of the game in Port Townsend whether addressing capital need for our 30-mile water supply pipeline, protecting the shoreline against erosion, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, diving, etc. Located in Western Washington, Port Townsend has only 20 inches of rain per year. Come help us make this corner of the world a little better than we found it.

This position is a growth opportunity position with the potential to move into an expanded role within the City.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for development and implementation of Public Works projects and the stewardship of City infrastructure working towards a sustainable future. This position supervises engineering division staff. The application of civil engineering principles and practices in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates related to the design, construction and maintenance of these projects provides the core basis for this work.

Please review the job description for the essential duties, responsibilities, and core competencies of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Licensed engineer in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire
• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as a practicing licensed engineer, 4 years of which is in a management role
• 2 years of experience working in a municipal engineering environment
• Valid Washington State Driver's license

Preferred

• Master of Science Degree in a related field
• 10 years of experience practicing as a licensed engineer, 6 of which is in a management role and municipal engineering position or as a consultant for governmental agencies

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires being in the office the majority of the time with occasional work outdoors during all types of weather; office work will require working at a desk for extended periods of time behind a computer and attending meetings; occasional in-person night meetings will be required; outdoor work may include field investigations, inspection, and observation of construction; occasional remote work may be allowed per City policy and approval of the supervisor; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)