Surface Water Utility Engineer (2 Openings)

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Job Summary

Note: The salary ranges above reflect increases pursuant to a tentative agreement between the union and the City of Kirkland. These ranges are subject to ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Why Work for Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they’ll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation.
We also invest in you!

Competitive Wages:
We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome Benefits:
The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. This includes:

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents with no premium share
• City-paid free employee health clinic
• City-paid ORCA card
• A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• A robust retirement plan with employer contribution
• A Deferred Compensation plan with a low participation fee
• 12 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday (prorated for part-time positions and mid-year start dates)
• Generous package of paid vacation and sick leave
• Inexpensive Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage and Term-life insurance

Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

Provides engineering and administrative services for the Surface Water Utility in order to reduce flooding and enhance water quality and aquatic habitat.

Principal Accountabilities
The Surface Water Utility Engineer is responsible for tasks including the following: reviewing development proposals for compliance with surface water design regulations; maintaining and updating storm drainage regulations standards and policies; coordinating NPDES stormwater permit requirements; developing and managing water quality improvement programs including stormwater and ambient stream/lake monitoring and mitigation and restoration site monitoring, illicit discharge detection and elimination and private detention/water quality system inspection; conducting engineering design of solutions to small (neighborhood scale) drainage and water quality problems; Assisting Senior Surface Water Utility Engineer and Surface Water Engineering Supervisor with watershed and storm system modeling and planning; Assisting maintenance division with engineering design, water quality protection measures and environmental permitting.

Essential Duties

• Review the surface water portion of development proposals for compliance with design regulations, pre-approved plans and policies.
• Maintain and update surface water design regulations, Pre-Approved Plans and Policies, and associated permit documentation with regards to State and Federal permit requirements and regulations and in response to changes in technology.
• Meet with citizens, developers, consultants, or contractors to discuss projects or proposals and explain or negotiate needed changes.
• Give public presentations to City elected officials and staff, citizens, and regional forums.
• Provide storm water engineering assistance and coordinate work with other divisions or departments.
• Provide assistance to maintenance division in obtaining environmental permits for maintenance activities proposed to occur in or near streams and lakes.
• Assist with technical/engineering aspects of surface water education programs that foster good stewardship with regard to water quality.
• Coordinate city compliance with NPDES stormwater permit requirements.
• Coordinate city activities regarding surface water and aquatic habitat aspects of Endangered Species Act response.
• Investigate grant opportunities and prepares applications when suitable to increase the economic ability of the City to correct hydraulic deficiencies or enhance water quality.
• Identify necessary storm water improvements and assists in the development of projects to correct identified deficiencies which are to be included in the Capital Improvement Program.
• Develop or manage consultants in developing computer models of hydrology and hydraulics for use in identifying flooding and water quality problems, developing design regulations, and identifying potential retrofit/restoration projects.
• Develop and implement illicit discharge detection and elimination program including technical assistance/outreach regarding pollution prevention at businesses, outfall screening, pollutant source-tracking, and complaint investigation.
• Develop and implement programs to monitor water quality in stormwater as required by the NPDES stormwater permit.
• Develop and implement programs to monitor water quality in streams and lakes in support of surface water utility programs.
• Represent the City at outside agency meetings related to storm water issues.
• Assist the Construction Inspectors with erosion control methods, remedies, violations, and enforcement.
• Assist the Storm water Maintenance and Operations Division with response to pollutant spill investigations, clean up, and enforcement.
• Provide assistance in maintaining data layers for use in the City’s geographic information system.
• Participate in internal coordination groups such as the Development Review Committee, the Green Building Team, the Citywide Green Team, Wellness Committee or others.
• Investigate and recommend changes to storm water utility assessment charges by calculating parcel site impervious areas and otherwise manages new accounts and their associated charges.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and inquiries about storm water programs/utility.

Additional Duties

• In the event of a civic or civil emergency, position will provide assistance as determined by the City’s emergency operations program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with the public, public officials, consultants, and contractors in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Understand and be able to apply principles and practices of engineering as they apply to the planning, design, inspection, and construction of assigned projects.
• Computer experience.
• Position often requires use of conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• EIT Required. PE Preferred.
• Four years’ experience in storm water planning/engineering.
• One-year computer experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Other

Working Conditions
This position works in both an office environment and outside at existing developments and construction sites. The fieldwork involves monitoring construction work or investigating existing drainage conditions in varying weather conditions. Potential hazards at construction sites include vehicular traffic, construction equipment, and uneven terrain. Theposition may require climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working in trenches or other confined spaces.

Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or email. Job open until filled with a first review date on March 29, 2023.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 425-587-3111.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,917.47 – $123,431.75 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kirkland, WA 98033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person