Position Description***SPECIAL NOTE: This position is open until filled; applications received by September 3, 2024, will receive first consideration ***The City of Tacoma's Environmental Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and talented Associate Civil Engineer. The Science and Engineering Division is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented individual who is interested in working on diverse and challenging programs and projects to join their dynamic award-winning team.
Environmental Services Department“We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all.”
We provide stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste services to the citizens of Tacoma. We operate and maintain over 700 miles of wastewater pipes and 500 miles of stormwater pipes, along with 53 pump stations, two wastewater treatment plants and several stormwater treatment systems. The wastewater treatment plants clean approximately 25 million gallons of wastewater each day, ensuring that only clean water is released into Commencement Bay.
Who you will be working with: You will be joining our Science and Engineering (S&E) Division which provides engineering, planning, program management and laboratory services to the City's wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. S&E primary works on:
- Design and construction of capital improvement projects related to the wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities’ infrastructure.
- Stormwater related programs including management of NPDES permit and open space.
- Asset management and application development
- Environmental remediation projects
- Stormwater and wastewater sampling and analyses utilizing our in-house laboratory.
Your Team: You will be part of the Asset Management Group (AMG) within the S&E Division which is responsible for asset management related activities for the collection systems, pump stations and treatment plants. This includes performing condition assessment, treatment process studies, long range planning, scoping of capital improvement projects and the management of the Capital Improvement Plan. In addition, the group maintains the department’s GIS system and performs application development to support the business needs of the department.
Your Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assess the condition of assets using internal video inspections and other inspection technology.
- Assist with developing mitigation strategies for assets through a holistic and phased approach into defined capital improvement projects.
- Evaluate capacity requirements.
- Assist the Planning Department with technical questions from developers.
- Perform reviews on engineering plans.
- Respond to requests for information from field crews, colleagues, management, and general public with regards to the wastewater and stormwater collections systems.
- Assist with performing hydraulic modeling analysis to identify and develop mitigation strategies to address capacity deficiencies in the wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
- Define project scope, perform cost estimates and coordinate with other departments to establish project partnership agreements.
- Evaluate system impacts related to new development.
- Procure and administer contracts with consultants providing engineering and professional services. Coordinate and review the work of the outside consultant. Manage the contract scope and budget to control costs and ensure delivered work is acceptable.
Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements - Washington State Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Position may require driving, sitting, standing, walking, or climbing for long periods of time.
- Work performed in office, field, and other environments.
Telework/Remote Work
- The City of Tacoma is committed to fostering a workplace that is innovative and flexible, and which attracts, supports, and retains a diverse and talented workforce. This position is telework/remote eligible. The successful candidate may apply for and request approval for a Telework Arrangement or may work from our offices located at 326 East D Street in Tacoma, WA. Hybrid arrangements may also be available.
Selection Process & Supplemental InformationCity of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
Apply Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
***SPEICAL NOTE: This position is open until filled; applications received by September 3, 2024, will receive first consideration *** Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
Should you have any questions about this position please call Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 before 4pm on the closing date.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
