Engineering Senior Manager II-Utilities Division

yakimacounty; Washington; Sur place; USD 110 000 - 139 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Résumé du poste

Yakima County Public Services, Utilities Division seeks an Engineering Senior Manager II to oversee the County's water and wastewater programs, developing policies, monitoring performance and coordinating contracts for multiple systems.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with eight years’ experience, including three in supervision, plus Washington PE or ability to obtain within six months. Regular, exempt position; pay range $9,832–$12,470 monthly; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and eight years of progressively responsible experience, including three years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Master's Degree in Engineering counts toward one year of experience.
• P.E. certification in Washington State (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance if requested.

Responsabilités

• Plans, develops and implements strategies and programs to accomplish Utilities Division goals and objectives.
• Manages the Division's resources—budget, employees and equipment.
• Develops, interprets, monitors, and implements policies and procedures; establishes precedent for the Division's work.
• Supervises staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and handles discipline.
• Represents the County at meetings, hearings, and bid openings; coordinates with officials and community groups.
• Oversees contracts, agreements and vendor performance; monitors compliance.
• Researches and responds to issues; ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepares plans for system improvements and funding applications.
• Other duties as required.

Connaissances

P.E. certification

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Employment verification

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Common Sense
• Innovation
• Accountability

Position Data:

• Engineering Senior Manager II-J23-U00-S
• Regular
• Exempt (ineligible for overtime)

Overview:

Job Description Summary

Pay Range: $9,832 - $12,470 per month (Engineering Pay Plan, ENGM2 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: $9,832 - $10,434 per month (Engineering Pay Plan, ENGM2 Step 1-4)

Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.

Job Closing Date: Open until filled.

Applications will be reviewed each week, starting Thursday, October 22, 2026

*If a qualified candidate is selected, the posting will be closed*

There is one Engineering Senior Manager II opening with the Yakima County Public Services, Utilities Division. This position is responsible for managing the County's water and wastewater systems to include developing, interpreting, monitoring and implementing policies, procedures and programs to ensure goals and objectives are met. Yakima County is an active utility services provider and currently owns and operates thirty water systems with approximately 2,000 hookups and three sewer systems with approximately 200 hookups.

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Plans, develops and implements strategies and programs to accomplish Utilities Division goals, priorities and objectives. Manages the Division's resources - budget, employees and equipment. Develops, interprets, monitors, adjusts and implements policies and procedures and establishes precedent for the work of the Utilities Division and the County satellite management program.

Evaluates and analyzes the Utilities programs including: short and long range planning; analyzing overall workload; ensuring that activities are goal oriented by prioritizing work assignments and adjusting resource allocations; and determining the need for the additional resources or contract services.

Supervises staff; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance; initiates and implements decisions regarding employees selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for department operations; and provides staff training and cross-training.

Represents the County and/or the department at various events such as meetings, hearings, training, and bid openings; ensures that County and/or department goals, objectives, views and positions are represented. Confers with elected officials, department heads, local, state and federal officials; coordinates activities with community groups; explains and promotes programs to the constituents; responds to most sensitive inquiries and complaints and resolves policy and technical issues.

Supervises, reviews and approves the development of contracts, agreements and resolutions and monitors contractor or vendor performance and contract compliance.

Researches, analyzes, and responds to legal issues and systems problems; oversees reporting and control methods; and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

Prepares plans and specifications for system improvements; reviews and approves plans and specifications submitted by developers and their consultants; and prepares funding applications.

Other duties required.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory and managerial capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job specifically related to water and/or wastewater engineering.

Note: A Master's Degree in Engineering will count towards one-year work experience. A Doctor's Degree in Engineering will count towards another year of work experience.

Required:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification in Washington State (or ability to obtain one within 6 months); valid State of Washington Driver's License and proof of insurance, if requested; successful completion of a general employment verification; and, proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 Certification; Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification; or, Water Distribution Manager 2 Ce