SENIOR STORMWATER ENGINEER

The salary range for this position is $7,640 - $10,050 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Water Resources team. The successful candidate will perform a full range of senior level professional civil engineering assignments in both the field and office. Key responsibilities include the review of land development applications for compliance with stormwater related laws and regulations, including, but not limited to; County Codes, Engineering Design Standards, and the Department of Ecology Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. They also advise permit applicants and other staff members of County stormwater code requirements and low impact development techniques and standards.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of assigned staff. Recommends selection, provides orientation and training, evaluates performance, and recommends disciplinary action.
• Prepares and presents information for community groups and citizens on projects during public informational meetings.
• Develops project budgets and assists in the preparation of annual operating budget. Approves invoices and monitors expenditures. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of drainage engineering principles, applied sound engineering judgement, and provides exceptional customer service. 
• Acts as a division resource in resolving complex engineering problems relating to stormwater management.

To view the full job classification, click here: Senior Civil Engineer

Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington. Workload demands may occasionally require work around active construction sites.
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, or to perform work at construction sites.
• Customer Interactions - Frequent interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

 

WHO WE ARE: 

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community.  Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.  We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks. 

Our Core Values:

• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service – We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation – We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety – We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork – We work together toward achieving a common recognized end. 

Mission - to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. 

Vision – The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community. 

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.  Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage.