Principal Engineer

Salary: $103,251.60 - $149,459.04 Annually Location : City of Spokane, WA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: Department: Varies Opening Date: 10/21/2024 Closing Date: 11/11/2024 4:00 PM Pacific CLASS SUMMARY Applies intense and diversified knowledge of engineering and managerial principles and practices. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods; represents the department in conferences and public meetings; resolves important questions; and plans and coordinates work and Public Works policy. EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, conducts, and coordinates Public Works and Utility projects. Supervises the development and evaluation of plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others. Monitors funding sources for Public Works activities, and develops programs, schedules, and funding applications. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of the project as defined by technical reports and environmental studies. Audits meetings involved with defining or developing policies pertaining to Public Works project activities. Acts as a liaison for the City with developers, and with County, State, and Federal agencies involved in Public Works activities. Responsible for the development, preparation, and schedule of the entire design effort of the Department. Authorizes design changes within established procedures. Responsible for the administration of all Public Works construction management activities. Directs the collection of field data. Coordinates field construction and inspection activities. Directs and coordinates the activities of consultants and contractors in the planning, design, or construction management of Public Works projects. Directs and coordinates the street operation and maintenance division. Operates an automobile, drafting equipment, personal computer, computer terminal, reprographic equipment, and calculator. Performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Open Entry Requirements: (Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.) Experience: Eight years of professional engineering experience in planning, design, or construction, two years of which must be directly supervising professional engineering staff. Substitution: A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience. Licenses: Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington, to be maintained throughout employment. Valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrated ability to get to and from multiple work locations is required. EXAMINATION DETAILS For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date. Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows: T&E 100% TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. EXAMINATION DETAILS: You will receive a link to the Principal Engineer T&E via email, prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the start dates and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due dates as listed below. Please note that this email will be sent from City of Spokane (). Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, October 21, 2024 and Monday, November 11, 2024 will test Thursday, November 14, 2024 through Tuesday, November 19, 2024. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions. BENEFIT COMPENSATION VALUE In addition to a salary, The City of Spokane provides a generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667. INSURANCE BENEFITS Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment. Eligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partner's children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are eligible. Medical Qualified employees may select from two health carrier options; a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) administered by Kaiser Permanente or a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) administered by Premera Blue Cross. The monthly premium varies dependent upon plan and coverage level selected. Vision Vision coverage is included in the medical plan selected. Costs for eye exams and hardware; lenses, frames or contacts varies depending on the medical plan selected. Dental Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The monthly premium is minimal for employee and eligible dependents. Life Insurance - Employee Only Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at one-and-a-half times the employee's annual base salary to a maximum of $150,000. The City pays the monthly premium in full. Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s) Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at $7,500 for spouse/domestic partner and $3,000 for each child. The City pays the monthly premium in full. Long-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided by The Standard. The City pays the monthly premium in full. Flexible Spending Account The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows an employee to receive reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 and other eligible dependents as defined by IRS Code. AFLAC Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium. AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit is optional. The City of Spokane has partnered with AudioNet America to offer a discounted Hearing Aid Program with fixed out-of-pocket costs. LegalShield/ID Shield Prepaid legal services and/or prepaid identity theft programs are optional. These programs pay for a limited number of documents to be reviewed, limited trial defense representation, the preparation of a standard will, identity theft consultation, restoration and monitoring according to terms of contract. Pet Insurance Get cash back on the everyday care your pet needs to stay healthy! Nationwide/Voluntary Pet Insurance is an optional plan in which City of Spokane Employees can enroll. Voluntary Term Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their spouse/domestic partner. Dependent children can be insured for up to $10,000 each. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium. Continued Medical/Dental Insurance Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical and/or dental insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium in addition to a small monthly administrative fee. RETIREMENT BENEFITS Spokane Employees' Retirement System The Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a defined benefit pension plan covering non-uniformed employees whose positions are classified under the Civil Service Merit System. As a participant you contribute 11% of your salary toward your retirement. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. The City also contributes 11% of your salary toward your retirement. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2015 become vested (eligible for a monthly benefit at retirement age) at seven years of service. Deferred Compensation Enrollment in the City-sponsored 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement allows participants, on a voluntary basis, to defer a portion of their salary on a before or after tax basis. Contributions and associated earnings contributed on a before tax basis are eligible to receive City matching contributions and are tax deferred (not taxed until taken out). You can also choose to participate in the 457 Roth (after tax) contribution option. You may enroll in the 457 plan or change your contribution at any time. Minimum contribution is $15 per paycheck up to and is subject to the IRS annual limitations. The City will match employee contributions up to $150/month. PAID TIME OFF Official Holidays The City observes seven official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The City observes Martin Luther King Jr's birthday but has not declared that day as an official holiday. For this reason, employees hired before the third Monday of January receive an additional eight hours of floating holiday time to be used in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. Floating Holidays 48 hours of Floating Holidays to be used as of January 1st. Floating holiday hours may not be carried over into the next year and any unused hours will not be paid at termination. Vacation Leave Employees earn paid vacation hours each pay period. The number of hours earned depends upon the employee's length of employment and the number of hours in a pay status. Vacation accrual ranges from 12 days per year for a new employee to 20 days per year after 11 years of employment. Unused vacation hours carry over each year but are subject to maximum accrual amounts in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. Sick Leave Sick leave accrues at a rate of six (6) hours per biweekly pay period. Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue sick leave. Unused sick leave hours carry over each year. Other Leaves The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty, and military duty leave. WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service administered by Deer Oaks. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household member is eligible to receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating financial or legal concerns in addition to Worklife/Convenience services and online tools. Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program The City of Spokane encourages employees to use alternatives to driving alone to work and participates in the ESBP Program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The program provides a bus pass for unlimited rides free of charge. Revised March 15, 2022 01 Please provide your Washington State Professional Engineer license number. 02 Do you have eight years of professional engineering experience in planning, design, or construction? Yes No 03 Do you have two years as a professional engineer directly supervising professional engineering staff? Yes No 04 Do you have a Master's Degree in Engineering? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2024-10-24