SALARY:  $4,836 - $6,645 per month, DOE
DATE OPEN:  August 31, 2007
DATE CLOSED:  Open until filled.
TO APPLY:  Submit a resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Engineering Section Manager, this position is responsible for developing and implementing engineering solutions to water quality and habitat issues to ensure compliance with community goals and State and Federal laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: coordinating and managing the design and construction of stream, habitat, and sensitive area restoration projects through the use of consultants, contractors and City staff; developing engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for capital projects and performing engineering plan reviews to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and engineering practices and standards; overseeing project maintenance and monitoring; participating in proposal development and consultant selection; inspecting construction in progress and upon completion to verify compliance with contract conditions, specifications, codes and timelines and to authorize payment; communicating and coordinating the work of contractors and consultants addressing concerns and issues related to contract specifications, materials, costs, safety, and timelines; conducting field inspections and maintaining project records; responding to public requests; attending public meetings and positively interacting with City Council and staff, contractors, businesses, public agencies, citizens and other jurisdictions to exchange information, coordinate projects, and resolve issues and concerns; making presentations to council, boards, commissions and other agencies; assisting senior engineers with complex research, planning and policy development; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of: civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering, including restoration management, land development, urban and site planning, stream and habitat restoration, wetland and endangered species requirements, and applicable federal, state and local stormwater regulations.
Skill in: field inspection of sites proposed for development and construction activities; use of personal computer and software (Microsoft Word and Excel); Office Suite, GIS (Geomedia and ArcView) and CAD (Autocad and Microstation) preferred.
Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City staff, other agencies, citizens, developers and consultants; manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work independently and as part of a team; problem-solve by identifying multiple solutions; adapt modern engineering principles, methods, techniques and standards to the design, construction and inspection of projects; interpret and explain technical information to a variety of audiences in a non-technical manner; plan, organize and develop a working budget for assigned projects.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field and five (5) years related experience. Master's Degree may substitute for two (2) years experience.

Licenses/Requirements:
Washington State PE preferred. Valid Washington State driver's license required by date of hire with good driving record. Fulfillment of bargaining unit agreement membership is required within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment with fieldwork required. May be exposed to varied terrain and physical hazard from construction equipment or traffic from onsite inspection. May be required to attend occasional evening meetings.