DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MANAGER - Department of Community Development

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field and five years' development experience including at least one year of supervisory or lead experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct government or commercial experience in permit review of residential, commercial, and Capital projects form intake through permit issuance and close out, working with community partner organizations.  
• Industry specific certification such as a Project Management Professional, Professional Surveyor, or Construction Management Professional.  

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.  The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

• Understanding of performance metrics.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, the citizens and representatives of other agencies.
• Knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practices including specific principles of assigned programs.  
• Knowledge of common material used in engineering projects.  
• Skilled in conflict-resolution and ability to problem-solve. 
• Skilled in data collection, problem solving and analytical skills.  
• Ability to create, reach and interpret engineering plans, maps, blueprints, schematics, plans and specifications. 

• Requires reaching, sitting, standing, mobility, and grasping; talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Manage, coordinate, interpret, evaluate and review development applications that propose public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; review and prepare appropriate conditions of approval based on development regulations, oversee work is being performed in a timely, efficient, technically and legally correct manner; provide leadership and guidance to professional staff, including workload management and organization of review assignments and needs,   coordinate with other Department Division supervisors on all development application review requirements, coordinate with appropriate legal counsel, outside agencies and County Departments regarding their review assignments for development proposals. Provide dispute resolution skills, resolve conflicts and act as an interface between the general public, applicants, elected officials and division professional staff. Expertise and key technical abilities in civil engineering, design, construction and inspection needs for site development involving grading, circulation, collection, conveyance, facilities, site inspections, etc. Develop program budgets, process improvements and action plans in an evolving service environment for better development engineering services for both County Departments applicants but private applications as well.
• Manage assigned staff including setting work priorities, procedures, planning, organizing, assigning, advising, assisting, motivating and training as necessary.  Evaluate the work of assigned staff, establish standards of performance, and participate in the selection of new employees, including making recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, transfer and termination. This position is also responsible for the technical coordination with other Department divisions regarding site inspections, as well as oversight and day-to-day technical assistance to ensure compliance with SDAP permits conditions civil engineered designs, bonds, covenants, permit close-out and Level II and site inspections performed by Construction Inspectors within and outside their division.  This position will regularly monitor development engineering permit review times compared to Department goals and statutory requirements for Title 21 and Title 14 permit review. Solicit, negotiate and process contracts that support development engineering services and programs. This position will establish training programs for staff reviewers, inspectors, monitor workload and management analytics to identify key areas for process improvements, resource needs, etc. and proposed recommendations to Department leadership for action.
• Provide direct general public and customer service interface pertaining to development engineering applications, site inspections, development code requirements. Provide professional expertise on civil engineering development proposals. Attend meetings, including night meetings when needed with applicants, elected officials, etc. as it pertains to civil engineering requirements for public and private projects associated with Department permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with other Department divisions on code compliance of development engineering requirements and permit conditions. Works with the staff for legal action to resolve troublesome or non-complying cases.  Prepares necessary documentation, presents evidence, provides testimony, and recommends dispositions as required.
• Attend, present and prepare materials for public meetings and formal public hearings on development engineering aspects of a code amendment proposal, as well as proposed amendments to code development regulations related to civil engineering requirements.     Prepare and make public presentations of verbal and visual reports to committees, community groups, special interest groups, elected officials, or the Board of County Commissioners to explain assigned projects and to present progress reports.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, the Public Works Department roads and utility services on proposed applications, NPDES Phase II permit requirements and Road Standards requirements, proposed Public Works capital projects and associated SDAP permit needs through 30%, 60% and 90% designs. Identify process improvements to coordination where needed. Participate as a liaison in selection and prioritization of 6-Year capital facility programs by providing information on development growth trends and needs identified through trends in application submittals.

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms.  The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals.  Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. 
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   

Salary : $90,811 - $116,245