Transportation Development Review Supervisor

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead its Development Review team. The team reviews transportation engineering plans, proposed transportation impacts, and mitigation measures to ensure compliance with Bellevue codes and standards. Development Review staff work with private developers, engineering consultants, City departments and work groups, and other agencies to review permits and make decisions about proposed transportation infrastructure. Reporting to the Transportation Development Review Manager, the supervisor oversees the administration of development projects, including land-use and construction permits. The supervisor also contributes to policy and process development with supervisors, managers, and staff from Development Services, Fire, and Utilities. In partnership with the manager, this role helps ensure consistent reviews, processes, and procedures across the Transportation Development Review team. This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position. A hybrid work schedule may be available after an initial in-office orientation period. Full-time remote work is not available. Employees must reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall. The position involves office and field work, with moderately quiet noise levels in the office and moderately loud levels in the field.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or another closely related technical field.
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation or traffic engineering and project management.
Washington State Professional Engineering license.
Extensive knowledge of applicable City, State, and Federal policies, laws, codes, and regulations affecting transportation and development activities.
Thorough knowledge of transportation engineering practices, principles, and methods in a municipal setting.
Considerable knowledge of transportation operations and construction practices and methods.
Considerable knowledge of applicable city policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with customers, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, and monitor work and activities, including setting priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
Ability to provide participatory and consultative leadership, mentor and motivate staff, and provide constructive performance reviews.
Commitment to supporting staff career development and personal growth goals.
Ability to use sound judgment under stressful situations.
Ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts with diverse stakeholders, make decisions, and develop recommendations.
Ability to reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Transportation Development Review team and directly supervise review staff, providing project guidance, technical review support, and policy direction.
Mentor, train, and develop staff, and evaluate their performance.
Oversee development proposal reviews to ensure compliance with City policy, procedures, and codes.
Set short- and long-range goals for transportation development review; establish work-quality standards; and make initial assessments of project scope and priority.
Assign permits with assistance from the Transportation Development Review Manager, monitor project schedules, and review team communications, including staff reports and revision requests.
Ensure technical accuracy of division reviews so developer-constructed improvements meet City standards.
Support construction inspections after project approval and accept completed improvements for the City.
Participate in Development Services planning, operational process-improvement work, and code updates to improve efficiency and effectiveness across divisions and departments.
Develop and implement process improvements, including code updates, to increase the efficiency of division work.
Represent the Transportation Department at public meetings and hearings and serve as an expert witness on transportation elements of land-use decision appeals.
Represent the department and act as a spokesperson before committees, the public, project owners, developers, consultants, design teams, elected officials, and commissions.
Perform complex engineering plan reviews for compliance with engineering standards.
Serve as the licensed Professional Engineer for staff who are not licensed engineers, reviewing their work and project communications and providing technical direction and supervision.
Serve as a team lead and resource for review staff, construction staff, and other teams on transportation design, standards, decisions, and policies.
Collaborate with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.