County Engineer

County Engineer

Clark County, Washington

Salary:  $107,580 - $152,004

Located in southwest Washington, Clark County stretches from the north bank of the Columbia River to the southern shadows of Mount St. Helens. As a regional hub for transportation and commerce, Clark County is across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and the Portland International Airport, and is a vital player in a bi-state metropolitan area with a growing economy, an exemplary education system and access to high-quality health care, housing, transportation, parks and many other amenities. Clark County is the fifth most populous county in Washington with more than 481,950 residents. Clark County’s seat and largest city is Vancouver, which is the fourth largest city in Washington and boasts a vibrant downtown. With a mild year-round climate, the region is the perfect place to take advantage of outdoor recreational activities.

The Clark County Public Works Department employs more than 300 employees and provides services primarily to 225,000 residents who live in unincorporated areas outside city boundaries. The department is currently divided into six divisions: Administration & Finance, Clean Water, Engineering & Construction, Parks & Lands, Road Maintenance & Safety, and Transportation & Development.

The County Engineer reports to the Director of Public Works and is fully responsible for supervising the maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of all county roads within Clark County. This position is an executive leadership role that is a critical member of the Senior Management Team within Public Works with both direct and indirect supervisory responsibilities. There are only 39 identified County Engineers within the State of Washington, and this position is one of them. There is a large assortment of legal and regulatory requirements associated with performing the function of the county engineer, and compliance and adherence to best practices is a critical component of this role. The successful candidate will be able to manage the delicate balance between technical strength as a subject matter expert and the communication skills necessary to convey complexities to an audience that is diverse in experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, preferably in a public works agency. A minimum of three (3) years supervisory or management experience. Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of Washington or the ability to procure such registration within the first six months of employment.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at www.prothman.com, click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Clark County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: August 29, 2022 (open until filled).