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ENGINEER—PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
|SALARY & BENEFITS
The Engineer will be hired at a II, III, or IV level, depending on qualificaƟons and experience.
PAY RANGE
Engineer II: $4,757.50—$6,091.33/month DOE
Engineer III: $5,378.57—$6,885.40/month DOE
Engineer IV: $5,646.72—$7,229.67/month DOE
Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, VacaƟon, Holidays, ReƟrement
|WHY APPLY
The Public Works Department is a progressive team commiƩed to building community in Jefferson County.
Our Office is located in the County seat—the City of Port Townsend— naƟonally recognized as a model for
walkability, bicycle friendliness and healthy living. Cultural, arƟsƟc and mariƟme acƟviƟes take place year
round, and the city is surrounded by recreaƟonal opportuniƟes in the nearby parks, forests and waterways.
|A SAMPLE OF CURRENT PROJECTS WITH BIG IMPACTS
Our Department works closely with the community. Listed below are a few projects currently underway and
managed by engineering staff. These projects will improve the quality of life and aƩract people to our commu-
nity for generaƟons to come. Follow the links for more informaƟon about the projects:
ODT—Olympic Discovery Trail - hƩps://www.olympicdiscoverytrail.org/
JUMP—Jefferson Universal Movement Playground - hƩps://www.jumpplayground.org/
Port Hadlock Wastewater System Phase I - hƩps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1158/Port-Hadlock-Wastewater-System
Snow Creek Rd Culvert Upsizing Project - hƩps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1560/Snow-Creek-Road-MP-084-Culvert-Upsizing-
More informaƟon…..
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA
|THE COMMUNITY
Jefferson County, WA extends across the Olympic Peninsula from the Pacific Coast to the waterways of Puget
Sound. There are about 30,000 residents in the County, with most living in the vibrant City of Port Townsend
and in community centers like Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Quilcene and Port Ludlow.
For nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts, naƟonal parks and the Strait of Juan de Fuca are in our own
backyard. Art and cultural acƟviƟes and fesƟvals run throughout the year: there are jazz and blues fesƟvals,
The Wooden Boat FesƟval, writer’s conferences and monthly art gallery walks. Many local organic farms pro-
vide fresh produce to Farmer’s Markets that run from May—November. Our East County communiƟes are
only 2 hours from the CiƟes of SeaƩle and Olympia and 3 hours from Victoria, BC via highway and ferry.
|THE POSITION
Public Works Engineers apply professional and technical experƟse to deliver capital improvement projects
such as roads, trails, bridges, and stormwater faciliƟes. DuƟes include development of plans, specificaƟons
and esƟmates, legal and technical research, consultant and grant management, and construcƟon manage-
ment and inspecƟon. A working knowledge of federal, state and county policies and regulaƟons is highly de-
sirable.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all people to apply.
|QUALIFICATIONS
For specific informaƟon about Engineer II, Engineer III and Engineer IV qualificaƟons visit our website here:
hƩps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/jobs.aspx
|TO APPLY
To fill out an applicaƟon and upload a resume and cover leƩer visit: hƩps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/
jobs.aspx
In your cover leƩer, describe your personal work ethic as well as your engineering experience, and how this
makes you the best applicant for this posiƟon.
To learn more about the posiƟon call Public Works at 360-385-9160.
ENGINEER—PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT