Engineer I

Working Title: Engineer IJob Req.

ID: R541Department: Public Services-Water ResourcesHours/Week: 40Union: Public Services CTPCompensation: $25.64 per hourOpen Date: 06/21/2021Close Date: 07/06/2021 Overview: There is one opening with Yakima County Public Services, Water Resources Department.

This position is responsible for providing entry level engineering design and project management for assigned Water Resources projects.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position.

(This excludes Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections) Responsibilities: Essential Duties:Manages assigned projects and performs engineering design and analysis of multiple flood control, water quality, stormwater, and river engineering projects. Collects, gathers and interprets engineering data, field data, and applies engineering judgement to solve complex problems. Prepares project specifications by gathering information, analysis, advising technicians. Prepares estimates of materials to be used and drafts final report for review and approval. Prepares Environmental permit documents and ensures supporting data is made available for review by permitting agencies.

Assists with project designs and calculations related to water resources. Performs GIS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D work related to Water Resources Division projects.

Including: design drawings; preparing files for interface with hydrologic and hydrogeologic models; preliminary mapping in GIS; mapping of storm drainage components; mapping of stream inventory data.

Work closely with County GIS Department on standards, methods, and final mapping and placement onto the County GIS. Assists with construction contract administration by solving field problems, reviewing change orders, and providing Engineering support and advice to Construction Division Staff.

Identifies how the field problem affects design principle, determines what changes to make to resolve the problem and the estimates costs involved. Performs Stormwater Facility investigations, mapping, and assist with strategic planning and operation. Performs drainage plan review and comment under the direction of the Natural Resource Specialist, or the Project Engineer.

Review and comment on public works projects and private projects where review and approval by Public Services has been mandated. Meets with contractors, public agencies and officials, or general public and answers questions regarding policies, procedures, and practices. Assigns work and monitors work performed by subordinate technical staff. Facilitates meetings related to project management. Researches funding sources, writes proposals, determines needs, and administers grants and/or funds raised.

Prepares, negotiates, and tracks contracts and budgets. Provides stormwater permitting assistance on Water Resources projects. Works with permit agencies concerning permitting steps and required documentation. Prepares permit documents. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Associates of Arts Degree, NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) Engineer in Training Certificate AND 6 years of engineering experience working under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer; ORAssociates of Arts Degree AND 8 years of engineering experience working under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer; OR a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Required:Valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requestedSuccessful completion of a general employment verification This position is a Yakima County Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees Group position.

Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) Certification from a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) compliant State Equipment Used: Computer and engineering software, field vehicle, calculator, telephone, fax, copier, camera, tape measuring equipment (tape or wheel). Working Conditions: Environmental Demands: exposure to weather, extreme temperatures, travel, field work.

Physical Demands: carrying, handling, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, hearing, talking, visual acuity.

Intellectual Demands: ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations and ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

LightWork: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Knowledge: Construction Techniques and DesignsGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and surface water software such as HEC-RASBasic river and creek restoration principalsBasic understanding of floods, flood risks and flood management strategiesState and federal flood management programs and regulationsFederal, state and local laws, standards and regulations governing engineering projectsCommon materials used in engineering projectsSafety precautionsCustomer Service techniques Skills: Reading and interpreting maps, blueprints, schematics, plans and specifications.Designing stormwater drainage and treatment facilities.GIS software.Field techniques for surface water studies.Skill in working as part of and facilitating team efforts.Computer aided drafting designs and plans.Making complex mathematical calculations.Using computers and related software applications.Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public.Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to give and receive information and to facilitate meetings and project work. “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment.

Please contact Human Resources for further information.Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceor contact your federal loan servicer.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.