Public Works Assistant Director - Engineering & Operations

Kitsap County; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County's Public Works department seeks a County Road Engineer to lead engineering, operations and maintenance for public transportation facilities. The incumbent will oversee a team of professionals, coordinate with departments, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires a PE license or active comity, ten years of progressive experience, four years of senior management, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Kitsap County's Public Works department seeks a County Road Engineer to lead engineering, operations and maintenance for public transportation facilities. The incumbent will oversee a team of professionals, coordinate with departments, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires a PE license or active comity, ten years of progressive experience, four years of senior management, and strong communication and collaboration skills.