Civil Engineer 2 (Project Officer for Disaster Recovery)

Responsible to work with affected agency public works and engineering departments, as well as federal funding and regulatory agencies to conduct public assistance project scoping and formulation, project engineering and construction cost estimating, and project worksheet writing. 

Conduct public assistance pre-construction design and engineering reviews and construction site monitoring to ensure work is completed within scope of work parameters, and environmental regulatory and contract grant compliance. 

Conduct public assistance large project final financial accounting and project special conditions inspections.  Conduct final inspections consisting of environmental, historic, archeological, insurance, mitigation, and construction permit reviews and a complete review of claimed costs for reasonableness and eligibility. 

Team with various federal agencies within assigned counties to conduct debris removal, emergency measures, and public facility infrastructure damage assessments, data recording, and damage reporting, as well as cost eligibility analysis for inclusion in Governor requests to the President for federal assistance as well as assisting with the stand-up of FEMA-State Joint Field Office operations. 

Provides professional level engineering support, technical expertise, and construction cost estimating to the assigned program manager.  Conduct reasonable-cost, benefit cost analysis; contract and consultant agreement analysis; and provide technical advice concerning the technical adequacy of scope of work and cost estimates.

Responsible to work as a Joint Field Office (JFO) Project Specialist with staff from a wide array of local jurisdictions, state agencies, tribal governments, private nonprofits, and federal agencies to provide professional grants and program management assistance and technical support to Disaster Recovery Projects,

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree with a major study in civil engineering.  Registration as an engineer-in-training may substitute for degree. 

AND

One year of professional level civil engineering work.

DESIRED

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering.
• Roadways, hydraulics and structures.
• Efficient use of construction equipment.
• Arithmetic, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas.
• Materials selection and testing.

• Construction plans/sketches/estimates:
  • Draw construction plans and sketches by hand.
  • Develop cost estimates of materials, labor, and equipment needed for public works / infrastructure repair and/or construction utilizing estimating software or estimating manuals. 
  • Read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications, analyze construction estimates, and validate against approved scope of work and cost estimate.
• Inspect for Compliance:
  • Inspect project to ensure compliance with project funding documents and federal, state, and local permits.
  • Assure compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, funding approvals, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain contract records:
  • Maintain contract records and case management files including progress and financial records, change order approvals, punch-list validations, and meeting terms and conditions of the grant.
  • Develop contract close-out documents from record and original or copied contract agreements, certified payroll, equipment logs, inventory sheets, and validate claimed expenses against contract deliverables. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment.  Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files.  The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment.  Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination. 

Union Shop Provision: This position is covered by a union shop provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become a member of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues.  The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.

Driver's License: If selected for the position, must maintain and/or obtain a valid State of Washington driver's license prior to the date hired and be qualified to drive a state vehicle as required to accomplish program requirements. 

Military Facility: Position is required to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.

Work Hours: The Agency has implemented a 4/10 work schedule.  The standard workweek will be Tuesday through Friday with Mondays off.  The actual work hours will be established between the employee and immediate supervisor and will start no earlier than 6:00am and end no later than 6:00pm.

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment. 

Travel: Regular travel required - up to 20% to include overnight stays.

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:

1. A current application profile,
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questions (Note that your responses to the supplemental questions will be used for interview selection),
3. A list of three professional references.  Please include at least two past/current supervisors, one peer and subordinate if applicable.  For each reference include the following:

• Name
• Professional Title
• Working Relationship
• Daytime Phone Number
• Email Address