Utility Inspector (Engineer II)
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on March 22, 2023
Salary
$42.28 - $53.59 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JA18246
Division
Road Services
Closing
4/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Note: This recruitment has been reopened with a modification to the Supplemental Information*. If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again.
King County Road Services Division is seeking a Utility Inspector (Engineer II) to join our team! The Engineer II position will provide plan review and inspection of utility related construction projects on King County public rights-of-way. The inspector must possess a wide knowledge base of the Utility Industry, requiring specific details, knowledge and understanding of all different types of utility practices including but not limited to Water; Sewer; Power; Communications; High Pressure Gas; IP Natural Gas; and Wireline communications. Each utility has specific elements applicable and unique to that utility; the inspector must have broad base knowledge to know how each discipline will affect the right-of-way relevant to traffic safety, future maintenance concerns, conflicts with other stakeholders, as well as setting the appropriate special conditions for the construction, etc.
Job Duties
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
Working Conditions:
UNION: This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our " True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. We are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
King County values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences. The Department of Local Services encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Teleworking Requirement
This is a hybrid position and the primary in person workspace will be at King Street Center in downtown Seattle on Mondays. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
*WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Recruitment Process: A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume. Application materials will be screened for qualifications, clarity and completeness. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and/or testing. Reference checks will be conducted.
Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled the week of 03/20/2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jantonio@kingcounty.gov or by phone at (206) 263-2003.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$42.28 - $53.59 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JA18246
Division
Road Services
Closing
4/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Note: This recruitment has been reopened with a modification to the Supplemental Information*. If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again.
King County Road Services Division is seeking a Utility Inspector (Engineer II) to join our team! The Engineer II position will provide plan review and inspection of utility related construction projects on King County public rights-of-way. The inspector must possess a wide knowledge base of the Utility Industry, requiring specific details, knowledge and understanding of all different types of utility practices including but not limited to Water; Sewer; Power; Communications; High Pressure Gas; IP Natural Gas; and Wireline communications. Each utility has specific elements applicable and unique to that utility; the inspector must have broad base knowledge to know how each discipline will affect the right-of-way relevant to traffic safety, future maintenance concerns, conflicts with other stakeholders, as well as setting the appropriate special conditions for the construction, etc.
Job Duties
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Inspect and initiate final acceptance of utility related construction projects on King County public rights-of-way to ensure all work is completed in accordance with terms and conditions of issued Utility Right of Way Construction Permit, Franchise Agreements, industry standards for sound construction practices, as well as all other applicable county, state and federal specifications and regulations.
- Review and field check design plans to set special requirements; such as detours, open road cuts, road bores, asphalt road overlays, environmental safeguards and BMP's, as well as ensuring all projects are designed to meet county, state and federal specifications and regulations.
- Attend pre-construction conferences with utility personnel, utility engineers, contractors, private citizens and other agencies in which you will be required to articulate permit requirements, construction standards, installation practices and acceptable restoration activities.
- Represent King County in dealings with utility personnel, utility engineers, contractors and other stake holders to provide detailed explanations to multi-faceted questions pertaining to construction practices, methodologies and other associated activities relevant to utility work in county rights-of-way.
- Daily utilization of permitting software to schedule inspections, review and mark-up plans, input inspection notes, attach supporting documentation, calculate and assign time charges billed to permit holders.
- Perform daily permit review and issuance activities with other King County agencies utilizing Accela operating system.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (BSCE) or closely related field and four years (4) of experience in engineering, planning and construction principles and practices or the equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates one's knowledge of engineering principles equivalent in the design and/or construction of infrastructure projects;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill including decision making and analytical skills;
- Skill in responding to frequently changing work responsibilities;
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD);
- Soils mechanics and material testing;
- Asphalt and concrete design and laydown procedures;
- Use a permitting software program as it pertains to permit intake, issuance, assigning of special permit conditions, inspection scheduling, project monitoring, project specific time accountability and charges, permit fees, permit searches, compiling reports and summaries, project status, violations processing attaching of project specific documentation and other essential elements of permit integration documentation of all King County Utility Right of Way Construction permits;
- Graphically depict specific site related details;
- Work independently and as a member of a team;
- Have predictable and reliable attendance.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to obtain one upon hire, this position will require you to travel throughout King County in a timely manner
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification, or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to safely negotiate and traverse steep slopes and perform work in the field at a variety of construction sites under a variety of weather conditions and may require walking on uneven, rocky or rough ground.
- Ability to work around heavy equipment and other potentially dangerous activities associated with construction sites.
- Work performed in the field for extended periods of time may be performed under unfavorable weather conditions.
- This job would require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., working in traffic environment during hours of daylight and darkness.
- When required, must be able to work flexible hours including extended construction work hours, and working nights and/or weekends including attending evening meetings and working nights and/or weekends.
- Competitive - healthcare plans
- Free - transportation options
- On - Site - gym
- Manager Support - structured employee assistance program
- Paid - vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid - sick leave
- Paid - parental leave
- Deferred - compensation plan
- Twelve - paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays
- Awesome Employee Giving Program !
UNION: This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our " True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. We are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
King County values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences. The Department of Local Services encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Teleworking Requirement
This is a hybrid position and the primary in person workspace will be at King Street Center in downtown Seattle on Mondays. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
*WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Recruitment Process: A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume. Application materials will be screened for qualifications, clarity and completeness. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and/or testing. Reference checks will be conducted.
Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled the week of 03/20/2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jantonio@kingcounty.gov or by phone at (206) 263-2003.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.