Senior Civil Engineer (Water Environment Services)

CLOSE DATE : This position will remain open until filled. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time without notice. The first application review date will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017.  JOB INTRODUCTION : Clackamas County Department of Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to plan, coordinate, and oversee the design and construction of wastewater treatment and collection system projects and studies. If selected for this position, you will serve as a technical resource for addressing reliability, performance, and capacity issues, associated with the treatment plants and collection system operated by WES. Some of the key components of this position include managing planning, design and construction of conveyance, pump station and treatment projects, as well as performing calculations and evaluation of data and technical information. Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) in the State of Oregon. (Note: Proof of registration will be required prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate. Registration in another state where registration was acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement, provided Oregon registration is obtained within one (1) year of hire.) Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or an engineering field, related to wastewater pumping and treatment Thorough knowledge of and experience applying principles and practices of civil engineering Experience interpreting, preparing and evaluating engineering specifications, plans, and reports that pertain to design and construction projects Strong interpersonal skills that translate into a collaborative approach to work when working as part of a team as well as ability to work independently Effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with customers, contractors, vendors and the public Possession of a valid driver's license or an acceptable alternative method of transportation. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation or based on the hiring department business needs. Specific information on the County's driving policy can be found at Driving and Vehicle Policy (EPP 52).Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* Experience coordinating and overseeing the construction and maintenance of capital improvement and related projects Strong mechanical engineering background*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference:  If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.  PAY INFORMATION : Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Classified as Civil Engineer, Senior)Job Code: 010298Salary Plan/Grade: WES/30Hours per Week: 40Union Representation:  American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)What We Offer:Competitive compensation package: Annual Salary Range: $84,479 - $107,914Hourly Pay Rate: $40.61 - $51.88Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contributionExcellent benefits package including 3.6 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and 1 paid floating holiday per yearPlus all of the following benefits and incentives: Robust wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes A Choice of Medical Plans with Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Chiropractic Coverage and Alternative Care Benefit A Choice of Dental Plans A variety of optional benefits (see Benefits section below) Longevity pay  BENEFITS : In addition to competitive wages, Clackamas County offers an attractive benefits package for employees in regular status positions.Health Plan Options: Most employees are eligible to start most benefits the first of the month after two full months of continuous employment. Note: This summary is general in nature. Specific terms of benefits are contained in insurance policies, the Personnel Ordinance, County Employment Policies and Practices and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. THE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM OFFERS: A Choice of Medical Plans with Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Chiropractic Coverage and Alternative Care Benefit A Choice of Dental Plans Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave: (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave) Group Term Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance with Optional Salary Buy-Up Program A Choice of Full Benefits or Lesser Benefits with Flex Cash Optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Optional Health Reimbursement Arrangement Optional Dependent Term Life Insurance Optional Group Universal Life Insurance Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Optional Long Term Care Insurance Optional Voluntary Benefits through AFLAC, Liberty Mutual and Hyatt Legal Retirement: PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions Optional Deferred Compensation (457) Longevity PayLearn more about Employee Benefits.  WORK SCHEDULE : This position may be included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off) or it may work 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT : Oregonians are rightfully proud of their commitment to maintaining a clean environment. At Water Environment Services (WES) we share that commitment. Our mission is to provide resource recovery and watershed protection services to our community so they can live, work and play in a healthy environment.  WES manages two wastewater service districts, one of which includes surface water program services, and one surface water district, all within Clackamas County.  In total, the Districts represent over one billion dollars in infrastructure investments that are managed, operated and maintained to the highest industry standards.  Employees of WES operate and maintain five wastewater pollution control plants. WES collects and cleans more than 6 billion gallons of wastewater annually before releasing it into local rivers. The surface water management program provides water quality protection for the community by implementing a variety of programs that reduce pollution in our rivers, streams and wetlands caused by urban storm water runoff.  Surface water management services provided to the community include the construction and maintenance of infrastructure necessary to improve water quality and/or provide adequate conveyance of storm water runoff, development plan review, public education related to water quality and storm water issues, restoration and enhancement of riparian areas and stream channels and watershed planning.         Learn more about Water Environment Services.             RESPONSIBILITIES : Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Develops and manages scope schedule and budget for wastewater-related design and construction projects. Prepares and/or reviews conveyance, pump station and treatment plant design projects. Manages short and long range planning studies on the feasibility of proposed projects. Oversees the selection of engineering consultants preparing studies and designs for Capital Improvement and related projects. Develops requests for proposals or qualifications; solicits, reviews, and recommends selection of contractors and engineers. Oversees the work of construction contractors, including inspection, requests for changes in scope and schedule, submittal review and document management. Oversees and coordinates the preparation of reports, environmental impact studies and assessments, project cost estimates and reimbursement billings for capital projects. Works in close coordination with, and serves as a technical resource for, the District operations and maintenance staff.  OTHER INFORMATION : WORKING CONDITIONSOccasional duties in the field require walking, twisting, balancing, and involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, and slippery and/or uneven terrain.  APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS : EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYClackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer valuing diversity and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, it must be made to the Department of Human Resources no later than the recruitment close date.  You may also request accommodation during the online application process.HOW TO APPLYOnly on-line job applications are accepted for this position. HELPFUL INFORMATION: Browser and Operating System Requirement: For optimal experience, Internet Explorer 10.0 or higher is the recommended web browser running on Windows. Note: IE 11 needs to be in Compatibility View in order for features to work successfully. Some applicants have experienced technical issues when using other browsers. It is recommended you clear your temporary internet files, disable pop-up blockers and add https://hrapp.clackamas.us as a trusted site. For additional information on how much time you should allow and what information you will need to have available before applying on-line, please review to the FAQ section on the Careers page before starting your on-line job applicationVisa Sponsorship: Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. BASIS OF RATINGThank you for your interest in employment with Clackamas County! For most openings, we receive a large number of applications and the selection process is highly competitive. Because we are able to interview or test only a limited number of applicants, it is very important that you complete all application materials properly. Those applicants whose application materials are thorough and organized are most likely to make it to the next step in the selection process. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. If you have any questions about how to complete the application materials, contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or send us an e-mail . APPLICATION REVIEW: To receive consideration for this position, you must complete the entire on-line job application. These application materials will be competitively evaluated in order to select the most suitably qualified candidates for employment. Only those applicants who demonstrate the most competitive work experience, education, training, and/or certification(s) and license(s) will receive further consideration for employment. RESUME REVIEW: Not all positions require a resume . If a resume is required as part of the application process, there will be instructions prompting you to attach your resume in the on-line job application. Note: Attaching a resume does NOT substitute for completing the entire on-line job application. If your application is incomplete, or improperly completed, it may be inactivated even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROVIDING YOUR RESUME: During the online application process there will be a step where you can provide your resume. Be sure your resume is in a format you can attach to the application.INSTRUCTIONS FOR EDITING YOUR RESUME:If you need to make changes to your resume prior to submitting, return to the Careers page and choose My Job Applications. Click on the appropriate application, choose the Resume step then change resume.Once your application has been submitted, you cannot edit, add or delete any section of your application. You can, however, view the majority of your application. If you need to make revisions to any part of your application, prior to the job opening close date, please call our main number at 503-655-8459, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time for assistance. TESTING PROCESS: Active applicants may be further evaluated through a competitive evaluation process which may include: structured oral interview, pre-interview exercise, written test, verbal test, software testing or any other method necessary to assess the work related knowledge, training, skills and experience of active applicants and to establish a valid hiring list of qualified candidates. DEPARTMENT REVIEW: The most competitive candidates throughout the selection process may be referred to the hiring department for an employment interview. The band or number of candidates referred for each open position is established by the Clackamas County Personnel Ordinance and by labor agreements for union positions. HOW TO CLAIM VET PREFERENCEVeterans may apply for veterans' preference points as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes by answering the two questions pertaining to Veterans' Preference on the online Questionnaire of the application.Proof of eligibility in the form of a copy of your DD214, DD215 that includes your 'Type of Separation” and "Character of Service" and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying Disabled Veteran Status (if applicable) must be received by the recruitment close date in order to be considered.Once you provide your documentation there is no need to provide it again should you submit additional applications in the future.We have multiple options for submitting your required documentation: Upload: Online application Mail: Human Resources, 2015 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 Fax: 503-742-5468 E-mail: jobs@co.clackamas.or.usIf you choose to send documentation via mail, email, or fax please include Job Title and Job Opening Id. If you have any questions about veterans' preference points, contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or send us an email . Learn more about the County's Veterans Preference Points. APPLICATION PROCESSClackamas County only accepts on-line job applications. Emailed, faxed or hard copy applications will not be accepted.A fully completed Clackamas County On-line Job Application must be received electronically by the Department of Human Resources, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the close date. Note: Attaching a resume does NOT substitute for completing the entire on-line job application. DISCLAIMER: Please do not wait to electronically submit your application on the close date as there is no technical support available after business hours. Your on-line job application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the close date, otherwise our system will not accept it. Clackamas County is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect your job application or the applicant selection process. Clackamas County is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors - factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. ABOUT CLACKAMAS COUNTYClackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 400,000 citizens.Explore Clackamas CountyGovernment StructureClackamas County Core ValuesDepartments at Clackamas CountyWorking for Clackamas County  OregonLive.com. Keywords: Civil Engineer, Location: Oregon City, OR - 97045