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In this role you will partner in managing, developing and implementing strategic plans for all of the Transportation Division, developing short and long range financial plans, and managing the Transportation Division Budget.\nAs the County Engineer, you will serve as the Chief Engineer for the county and provide professional engineering oversight in planning, design, review, construction, and operation of the County's transportation system and ensure consistency and compliance with applicable engineering design standards and specifications. You will be responsible for developing a rolling 5-year forecast of capital funding and projects we will deliver. This forecast will be based on prioritizing needs relative to staffing resources and will inform the overall Transportation Division budget.\nYou will focus on technical oversight, quality assurance, and adherence to engineering standards and project delivery processes across the Transportation Division. The County Engineer is responsible for the update and implementation of the Construction Design Manual as well as other County engineering guidance, such as the county's Stormwater Manual.\nIn addition, the County Engineer is responsible for the budgeting and staffing of the Bridge and Road Engineering programs with direct supervision of two mid-level exempt manager positions. These programs are responsible for the engineering and inspection of the six Willamette River Bridges and over 20 smaller bridges elsewhere in the county, 297 miles of roads and 1,750 culverts. The County Engineer is also responsible for fiscal oversight, planning, and prioritizing the multiyear Transportation Capital program.\nMultnomah County is certified through the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Local Agency Certification Program, a federally authorized program that certifies qualified Local Public Agencies (LPAs)-such as cities, counties, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)-to directly manage and deliver federal-aid highway projects.\nOther duties include:\nOversee the engineering of all capitol projects; assign and, when applicable, stamp project plans, specifications, and drawings as a State-certified professional engineer.\nReview and provide technical advice to the County Surveyor, including the review of certain surveys and plats. \nOversee large, complex consultant contracts for the design and building of capital projects.\nClosely coordinate with County procurement and contract staff.\nOversee delivery of multi-million dollar capital projects during planning, design, and construction for schedule, quality, and budget.\nClosely collaborate with the Maintenance and Operations Manager and supervisors to ensure ongoing upkeep of County assets, information sharing and a coordinated approach to emergency response.\nEnsure traffic safety, designing and coordinating projects in East Multnomah County are in alignment with the East County Traffic Safety Action Plan.\nSupport the Division Director by participating in initiatives to develop common engineering practices for road and bridge programs.\nManage the 5-year forecast of revenue and projects, evaluate opportunities to create new sources of funding or to otherwise improve revenue projections\nDevelopment and evaluate work plan to achieve service level goals for the Engineering program.\nEstimating staffing requirements based on staff work plans and hire, discipline, evaluate, train, coach, and engage in succession planning, inclusiveness and diversity of managers and staff in the program.\nWho We Are\nThe Multnomah County Transportation Division includes eight programs plus our Administration group: Transportation Planning and Development, Road Capital, Road Maintenance, Bridge Capital, Bridge Operations, Bridge Maintenance, Survey Office, and Water Quality. We maintain 30 bridges, including six large bridges on the Willamette River, four of which open and close for river traffic. We also maintain 270 miles of roads in Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village and in unincorporated areas of Multnomah County including Sauvie Island, the West Hills and the Corbett area. We are responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, operation and planning for these roads and bridges, and we are also home to the County Surveyor’s office. More information can be found on our website: Multnomah County Transportation Division\nWhat We Can Offer You\nMultnomah County is dedicated to maintaining an effective, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We strive to reflect the community we serve and invite leaders who share our passion for workforce equity and public service. The Department of Community Services (DCS) comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services and Transportation. What ties these unique services together is our commitment to serving the public and operational excellence. In DCS we strive for:\nA Culture of Excellence: You will be challenged to innovate, encouraged to excel, and empowered to build a legacy within a high-performing organization.\nCollaborative Innovation: Manage leadership team that prizes collaborative problem-solving and a relentless drive for continuous improvement.\nEquity in Action: We don’t just talk about diversity; we operationalize it. At the County, our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) serves as our roadmap for creating a workplace where every voice is heard and every employee belongs.\nMultnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details Employee Benefits\nTO QUALIFY\nWe will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.\nMinimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:\nBachelor's degree in Transportation/Infrastructure/Urban Planning, Civil and/or Structural Engineering, Public Administration or a similar field that would provide the required experience. A Masters Degree is preferred\n3-6 years of relevant management experience in engineering, public works or transportation \nRegistered as a Professional Engineer in the relevant discipline in the State of Oregon\nA valid driver license\nPreferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:\nYou do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.\nKnowledge of leadership tools and resources and the ability to select and use appropriate methods to get results with direct reports and their staff\nSkills to manage section managers holding staff accountable while promoting an environment of safety trust and belonging\nAbility to facilitate communication and working partnerships across engineering, inspection, operations, and maintenance to ensure good outcomes for projects\nAbility to strategically plan and fund projects and to evaluate opportunities to bring more revenue to the transportation program\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, other County employees, vendors, contractors, community partners, elected officials and the public\nKnowledge of and ability to lead managers and staff through the delivery of federally funded capital projects, as well as state or locally funded\n*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.\nSCREENING AND EVALUATION\nThe Application Packet:\nPlease be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:\n Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.\nResume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.\nA Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.\nNote: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.\nInternal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.\nThe Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:\nInitial review of minimum qualifications\nEvaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates\nConsideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing\nProfessional reference checks\nNote: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nType of Position: This full-time, exempt, non-represented position is not eligible for overtime.\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. There may be some flexibility with the regular start and end times.\nLocation: 1600 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233 or 1403 SE Water Avenue, Portland OR 97214\nTelework: This role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.\nDisclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.\nIn accordance withOregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.\nDiversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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