PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - COUNTY ENGINEER

What you bring Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering, planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of public or private transportation facilities Four years of senior management experience overseeing engineering, operations, and/or maintenance personnel Licensed as a Washington State Professional Engineer (PE), or currently in the process of securing Washington State comity Demonstrated excellence in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and community engagement Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field Experience with Washington State CRAB Standards of Good Practice Experience with WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines and WSDOT Standard Specifications for engineering and construction For the entire job description: Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills. This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) This is an "at will" appointed position. As an "at will" employee, the County Road Engineer serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and may have their appointment revoked at any time with or without cause and without right of appeal. 'At will' is covered under the Appendix C (as amended) to Kitsap County Personnel Manual (Download PDF reader) Application Requirements All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position. To be considered, your application must: Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an “Essential Employee” under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.