HomeMy WebLinkAboutWW Project Mgr OpportunityENGINEER—Port Hadlock Wastewater Project
|SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary: $7,397—$9,651 depending on qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Retirement
|WHY APPLY
The Jefferson County Public Works Department is a progressive team committed to building community in Jeffer-
son County. Our Office is located in the County seat—the City of Port Townsend— nationally recognized as a model
for walkability, bicycle friendliness and healthy living. Cultural, artistic and maritime activities take place year round,
and the city is surrounded by recreational opportunities in the nearby parks, forests and waterways.
WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGER
Port Hadlock, WA - Wastewater Project
|JOIN OUR TEAM AT AN EXCITING TIME!
Jefferson County Public Works Department is seeking a full-time Wastewater Project Manager for the Port Hadlock,
WA sewer project. This is an exciting time to become part of this project as it is nearing the construction phase
and has significant construction funding already in place. Join our fun and dedicated team that already includes
experienced staff and consultants. Duties include consultant management; budget, finance, and rate setting; de-
sign reviews and approvals; project permitting; grant writing and management; public outreach; construction con-
tract administration; negotiating agreements for operations. Strong construction contract admin/mgmt skills and
experience are a plus as well as experience working with state/federal grant programs since construction starts in
early 2023. Benefits of this project to Jefferson County are far-reaching: economic development and job growth,
multi-family/low-income housing, environmental and community health, and contributing to improved water quali-
ty in Puget Sound
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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 33,000 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, national parks and the Strait of Juan de Fuca are in our own backyard.
Art and cultural activities and festivals run throughout the year: there are jazz and blues festivals, The Wooden Boat
Festival, writer’s conferences and monthly art gallery walks. Many local organic farms provide fresh produce to
Farmer’s Markets that run from May—November. Our East County communities are only 2 hours from the Cities of Se-
attle and Olympia and 3 hours from Victoria, BC via highway and ferry.
|THE POSITION
The Wastewater Project Manager will lead a small team responsible for implementing the sewer project. Given that
the project is moving into the construction phase soon, the candidate should have a background in construction con-
tract administration/construction management and experience with governmental contracting. Good communication
and interpersonal skills are essential for success. Experience with critical path schedules and the ability to “look ahead”
are key.
|QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or water resource engineering, construction management, busi-
ness or public administration, or, closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering/
professional/administrative experience in planning, design, and/or construction of public works projects, with empha-
sis on wastewater and/or surface water management systems and the associated federal and state regulatory require-
ments, including two (2) years at a supervisory level; or eight (8) years of experience in the operation of a wastewater
or surface water collection system or similar industrial facility, which shall include two (2) years at a supervisory level;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
|TO APPLY
To fill out an application and upload a resume and cover letter visit:
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/jobs.aspx
In your cover letter, describe your personal work ethic as well as your engineering experience, and how this makes you
the best applicant for this position. To learn more about the position call Public Works at 360-385-9160.
ENGINEER—Port Hadlock Wastewater Project