Engineering Manager

Salary : $129,540.67 - $165,251.11 Annually

Location : Tacoma, WA

Job Type : Career Service - Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25-00137

Department : Planning and Public Works

Division : PPW OCE (ENG)

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity : As a seasoned engineering leader, you will be responsible for the management of the Transportation Improvement Section. You will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of projects that impact transportation across all of Pierce County. As the Engineering Manager for the Section, you will provide guidance to engineers within our engineering teams and serve as the engineering technical authority. You will guide your teams engineering projects, deliver timely and reliable professional support, and ensure project completion is as planned. You and your teams' work will have immediate impact on Pierce County residents and their mobility.

Why It's a Great Department : PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be Successful in the Role : Your success will come from a high level of involvement with the multiple teams involved in delivering transportation projects across the County. To do so you will evaluate and develop strategies in existing processes to identify areas for improvement while maintaining outstanding project and team management. Your expertise, strategic leadership, and project management will help you and your teams be successful.

Your Future in this Role : You will have the opportunity to work with the Department Director, County Engineer, and other stakeholders to develop plans and programs that address the county's future needs. To support your professional development, all leaders in Planning and Public Works are encouraged to pursue the Pierce County Leadership program and Project Management Professional training.

Core Daily Responsibilities :

• Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of the unit; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage special project assignments; consult with staff on issues pertinent to the effective functioning of the section.
• Manage the resources of several teams through acceptable methods of planning, forecasting, review, feedback, and control.
• Provide leadership and direction in the administration of operations; delegate authority to professional personnel commensurate with assigned responsibility; ensure proper performance.
• Train and educate staff on criteria and standards of section / division. Provide engineering guidance to staff and make engineering recommendations to the County Engineer.
• Assist in developing recruitment and selection processes for technical and professional level positions.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standards.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend promotional and disciplinary action; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Ensure effective communication with county departments and staff to facilitate and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget and responsible for the allocation of funds within the appropriate budget areas. Make decisions on budget matters and cost control and monitoring.
• Coordinate Section activities with other governmental agencies. Ensure County compliance with state and federal regulations including technical and policy coordination with outside agencies.
• Participate in establishing and revising the Division goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of Division project management systems; determine complexity of projects and assign responsibility.
• Plan capital improvement programs for the department; integrate programming and operations with other departments; coordinate and monitor programs in accordance with overall county goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Telecommuting : The work associated with this position can be performed with a mix of telecommuting and onsite work / meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employees will have access to a shared workspace at a Pierce County facility and a flexible work schedule will be agreed upon in advance. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Pierce County worksite to respond to workplace needs and reporting requirements.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please :

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits :

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows :

Vacation Accruals :

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave :

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays :

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows :

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January

President's Day - Third Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - First Monday in September

Veteran's Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays :

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough :

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave :

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits :

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation :

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security :

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits :

Please visit website for more information.

Telework / Remote Options :

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy

Salary : $129,541 - $165,251