CIVIL ENGINEER I W/O P.E.

Description NATURE OF POSITION The Civil Engineer I (without PE) performs engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED General direction and oversight are provided by a licensed professional engineer (Civil Engineer I/II/III, or the City Engineer as assigned).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equality – Leadership – Community
• Design and oversee assigned projects. Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects.
• Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning of projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in the management of consultant and construction contracts.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Communicate with concerned citizens, City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respond to inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
• Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required. Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.
• Responsible for composing correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.
• Prepare a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations.
• Explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of grants and loans.
• Conduct traffic counts.
• Update and maintain City of Walla Walla Standard Plans.

Other Job Functions

• Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
• Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
• Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
• Assist staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
• Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
• Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Municipal government operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
• Report writing and plan interpretation techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Operate a Windows-based PC with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other engineering and administrative software applications; GIS; AutoCAD Civil 3D; standard business and office machines including copier, scanner, and calculator; specialized tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking over rough or uneven surfaces; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend and twist at the waist; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb ladders; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment; construction and utility sites; driving a vehicle to assigned work areas. Subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions.

Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Valid state driver's license.

Desired Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

This organization participates in E-Verify, click the link below to view more information: Click here to see more information regarding E-Verify

Non-Represented Employees Summary Of Benefits The benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by full-time non-represented City of Walla Walla employees. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent. Benefits may change through the City Council or administrative action, contracts or changes mandated by state and federal law.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.

Employees and all eligible dependents are covered for Medical, Dental, and Vision for only $139.34/month. Low-Deductible Plans Medical – 4 plans to select from:

• Regence Blue Shield HealthFirst 250
• Kaiser (HMO) 200

High-Deductible Plans – eligible for H.S.A (City will annually contribute $750 for an individual and $1500 for a family)

• Regence Blue Shield High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Kaiser High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) HMO

Dental – Delta Dental of Washington PPO. $2,000 per year max; Class I, II and III no deductible. Orthodontia paid at 50% max lifetime payment of $1,500 per covered member.

Vision – VSP and AWC Plan B. Well Vision Exam every 12 months - $0 copay. Prescription glasses $10 copay, plus various allowances for frames, lenses, and contacts.

Hartford Life Insurance Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.

City paid: $50,000 Basic Life Insurance and $50,000 AD&D coverage.

Employee Voluntary: Supplemental Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage available at low premiums.

Deferred Comp Employees are eligible with their first paycheck upon enrollment. No vesting requirements.

The City will match an employee’s monthly contribution up to 3.5% of the employee’s monthly base rate of pay. Three options include Baker Boyer Bank - BPAS, MissionSquare, or the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). Employee contribution options for pre-tax and Roth.

Retirement Plan Non-Represented employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City and the employee both contribute toward the plan. PERS provides regular retirement and disability retirement benefits. Rates effective as of 07/01/2025. (www.drs.wa.gov)

PERS Employee Contribution Rate Employer Contribution Rate Plan II

5.38%

5.58%

Plan III

Employee Choice

5.58%

(6 available options)

Paid Holidays On January 1, each employee is eligible for 10 paid holidays per year as outlined below. Employees hired during the year are eligible for any remaining holidays following their start date.

New Year’s Day

Independence Day

Martin Luther King Day

Labor Day

President’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Memorial Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth

Christmas Day

Floating Holiday Hours On January 1, each employee shall be granted forty (40) floating holidays. Employees hired during the year shall receive a prorated floating holiday hour. Floating holidays must be used by year-end or will be forfeited.

Vacation Time Employees will accrue vacation time based on years of service outlined on the schedule below. As of December 31st, no employee shall have an accumulated amount of vacation leave in excess of 240 hours. Employees may elect to cash out up to forty (40) hours of vacation time each year, provided the employee has taken forty (40) hours of vacation during the preceding calendar year.

Vacation Accrual per Month 0 – 3 years 4 – 6 years 7 – 9 years 10 - 15 years 16+ years 8 hours

10 hours

12 hours

13.33 hours

16.67 hours

Sick Leave All full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month to a maximum accrual of 960 hours. The City also offers a Sick Leave Cash-out policy of 25% of hours over 960 at year-end, and a Sick Leave Conversion policy as outlined below.

Sick Leave Balance Hours Earned Converted to Vacation 480 Hours

1.33 Hours per Month

720 Hours

2.67 Hours per Month

960 Hours

4.00 Hours per Month

Longevity Pay Non-Represented Employees Receive Longevity Pay As Outlined Below 5 years of service

$40/per month

10 years of service

$50/per month

15 years of service

$60/per month

Wellness Program The City has received the AWC WellCity Award since 2014, which provides a 2% reduction in health insurance premiums. The City's Wellness Committee promotes healthy lifestyles, wise consumption of health care services, and mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. This committee sponsors numerous activities to encourage personal and professional health.

Employee Assistance Plan An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is provided by the City to assist you and family members, providing counseling and treatment in such areas as stress, drug and alcohol abuse and family counseling.

Safety Statement In An Effort To Ensure All Employees Work Safe And Go Home Safe, We Expect Our Employees To Comply With All Applicable Safety Practices And Policies, Including Those Established By OSHA/DOSH/WISHA Regulations And By The City's Accident Prevention Plan. This Includes But Is Not Limited To Actively Identifying And Correcting Potential Hazards That May Affect Coworkers And Public Safety. All Employees Are Expected To Lead By Example To Promote a Positive Culture Of Workplace Safety Through Everyday Actions. The City Of Walla Walla Is Committed To Providing a Work Environment That

• Is free of all recognized hazards.
• Promotes safe and healthy tasks and workplaces.
• Values and encourages worker input in all jobs regarding task/facility enhancements.
• Is insistent on the full reporting and investigation of all incidents, i.e., injuries/ illnesses, property accidents and all near misses.
• Is performed by workers and supervisors, who are trained in all operational safety aspects of their jobs, (both mandated by the applicable Washington State requirements and those of the City of Walla Walla’s policies and procedures).

Other Benefits Offered (may be subject to waiting periods or testing)

• Bilingual Incentive - 3%
• Aflac Insurance
• YMCA Membership – Corporate Discount
• Direct Deposit (payday is the 3rd working day following the last day of the month)

Salary schedules and the City’s Personnel Policy Manual, can be found at the following link:

https://www.wallawallawa.gov/government/human-resources/contracts-salaries

https://www.wallawallawa.gov/government/human-resources/personnel-policies-civil-service-rules

01

How many years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

02

Do you have a Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question