PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - COUNTY ENGINEER

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a 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.

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.

Position Details

• Classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• At‑will appointment; serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and may be revoked at any time without cause or right of appeal.
• Open to the general public; applications screened for qualifications and completeness.
• Competitive applicants may be invited to testing for office and computer skills.
• First review scheduled for the week of June 22 2026; position remains open until filled.

Application Requirements

• Submit a fully completed application, including all supplemental questions.
• Provide specific, detailed information demonstrating how you meet all minimum qualifications, including total years of relevant experience quantified on a full‑time equivalency basis.
• Include official transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job‑related examinations/tests required to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act.

The position is within the Public Works department of Kitsap County.