Engineering Senior Manager II-Utilities Division

Yakima County • Yakima County Courthouse, WA

1d • $9,832 - $12,470

About The Position

Yakima County Public Services is hiring an Engineering Senior Manager II for its Utilities Division. The position manages the County’s water and wastewater systems, including developing, interpreting, monitoring, and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to achieve division goals and objectives. The County currently owns and operates 30 water systems with approximately 2,000 hookups and three sewer systems with approximately 200 hookups.

The role manages division resources, including budgets, employees, and equipment; oversees operational and program planning; supervises staff; represents the County in public and official settings; oversees contracts and compliance; addresses legal and technical issues; and guides plans, specifications, and funding applications for system improvements. This is a regular, exempt, non-bargaining-unit position. The monthly pay range is $9,832–$12,470, with a hiring range of $9,832–$10,434; pay is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The posting is open until filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and eight years of progressively responsible experience, including three years in a supervisory and managerial capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, specifically related to water and/or wastewater engineering.
• Washington State Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested.
• Successful completion of general employment verification.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to water and wastewater system operation.
• Knowledge of leadership and supervisory practices, community resource development and communication, contracting, utility program development, water and wastewater system operations and equipment, safety practices, customer service, and team building.
• Skills in staff supervision, project management, program development, bid and purchasing processes, recordkeeping, time and crisis management, presentations and meeting facilitation, regulatory compliance, research and report writing, relationship building, and oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 Certification.
• Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification.
• Water Distribution Manager 2 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies and programs to accomplish Utilities Division goals, priorities, and objectives.
• Manage division resources, including the budget, employees, and equipment.
• Develop, interpret, monitor, adjust, and implement policies and procedures, establishing precedent for the Utilities Division and County satellite management program.
• Evaluate and analyze utility programs, including short- and long-range planning, workload analysis, prioritizing assignments, adjusting resources, and determining the need for additional resources or contract services.
• Supervise staff by prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work; evaluating performance; making employee selection and discipline decisions; ensuring operational resources are available; and providing training and cross-training.
• Represent the County or department at meetings, hearings, training, bid openings, and other events.
• Confer with elected officials and local, state, and federal officials; coordinate with community groups; promote programs; respond to sensitive inquiries and complaints; and resolve policy and technical issues.
• Supervise, review, and approve contracts, agreements, and resolutions, and monitor contractor and vendor performance and contract compliance.
• Research, analyze, and respond to legal issues and systems problems; oversee reporting and control methods; and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare plans and specifications for system improvements, review developer-submitted plans and specifications, and prepare funding applications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and basic long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior