Senior Engineer

CLASS SUMMARY Performs work in planning, preliminary engineering, design, and construction of several concurrent Public Works projects and systems, normally as a team leader.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major public works or utility project or in a total project of moderate scope.
Supervises and gives technical advice, guidance, and direction to a project team concerning engineering feasibility, design, or construction of a project.
Coordinates and participates in the preparation of technical reports.
Reviews plans, design drawings, and specifications of consultant engineers for conformity with City Design Standards, policies, regulations, and ordinances.
May conduct or participate in hearings, public meetings, and conferences which concern Public Works projects, policies, or regulations.
Prepares and presents written or oral project status reports to supervisors and City management.
Operates an automobile, drafting equipment, telephone, computer, reprographic equipment, and calculator.
Performs related work as required.
HYDRAULIC AND HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS (designated positions) Performs complex analysis for combined and separated sewer systems, and water systems.
Develops and calibrates the analysis procedures for hydrologic/hydraulic investigation to determine sizing of conveyance pipes, tans, combined sewer overflow facilities.
Develops and documents water and wastewater flow projections to assess future facility needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
Open Entry Requirements: (Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements at the time of application.
) Education: Possession of a Professional Engineering certificate as a Civil Engineer.
(Applicants from other states must possess P.
E.
certification as a Civil Engineer and obtain Washington certification within six months from time of employment.
) Experience: Four years of Public Works type planning, design, or construction engineering experience; and two additional years of applicable supervisory experience.
Substitution: A master's degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
Recruiting for Engineers other than Civil will be conducted as needed.
Individual selected for position in the Solid Waste Management Department must obtain certification as a Manager of Landfill Operations within one year of appointment EXAMINATION DETAILS You must pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for employment by the City of Spokane.
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, with weights assigned as follows: T&E 100% T&E EVALUATION DETAILS All applicants must submit both the City of Spokane online employment application and the separate T&E form in order to be considered.
Download the T&E form at the following link: Senior Engineer SPN 233 (Download PDF reader) You may attach the T&E to your online profile at the time of application.
Alternately, you may return the T&E form via e-mail or physical mail per the instructions on the form.
You must return the T&E form in order to be considered.
T&E COMPLETION GUIDELINES 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 of 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 will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
"See Resume" or "See above," etc.
, are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
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.
INSURANCE BENEFITSEligibility: 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.
MedicalQualified 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.
VisionVision 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.
DentalDental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington.
The monthly premium is minimal for employee and eligible dependents.
Life Insurance - Employee OnlyBasic 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 InsuranceLong-Term Disability Insurance is provided by The Standard.
The City pays the monthly premium in full.
Flexible Spending AccountThe 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.
AFLACSupplemental 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 BenefitAudioNet 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 ShieldPrepaid 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 InsuranceGet 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 InsuranceEmployees 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 10.
25% of your salary toward your retirement.
Contributions and earnings are tax deferred.
The City also contributes 10.
25% 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 CompensationEnrollment 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 HolidaysThe 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 Holidays48 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 LeaveEmployees 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 LeaveSick 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 LeavesThe 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) ProgramThe 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