Public Works Assistant Director - County Engineer
KITSAP COUNTY Port Orchard, WA, USA
- Location: Port Orchard, WA, USA
- Categories: Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 04, 2026
Job Description:
Public Works Assistant Director - County Engineer
Description
As the Public Works Assistant Director and County Engineer, you will
- Lead and manage the Road Division, including Roads Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Operations, and Road Maintenance—approximately 150 full-time staff with a $40+ million annual budget.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate across departments, providing consistent guidance on traffic review processes and other engineering functions.
- Fulfill all statutory duties of the County Road Engineer in compliance with CRAB Standards of Good Practice and applicable state laws.
- Administer, prioritize, and manage the County Road Fund, including revenue forecasting, budgeting, expenditures, and long-range financial planning.
- Develop and implement engineering standards, design criteria, and updates to County code, policies, and ordinances to improve organizational performance and compliance.
- Provide leadership for capital project planning, including preparation and delivery of the Annual Road Construction Program and the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
- Oversee traffic safety programs, bridge inspection programs, and fish barrier removal efforts.
- Manage operations and maintenance programs to ensure a safe, reliable, and well-preserved county road system, including staff workloads, schedules, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Maintain a strong customer service focus for the community; serve as a visible and engaged County representative in public-facing settings.
- Interface regularly with the Board of County Commissioners, providing clear, accurate, and accessible information on engineering, transportation, and operational matters.
- Represent the Road Division and County on state, regional, and local committees.
- Provide executive-level leadership in developing departmental strategic goals, operational policies, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate leaders and staff; manage labor-related matters in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and County policies.
- Serve as a technical resource and trusted advisor on matters that may extend beyond direct supervisory authority, ensuring organizational alignment, consistency, and sound engineering practices.
- Build and prepare the Road Division workforce and organizational structure needed to support current operations and future transportation needs in a rapidly urbanizing environment.
For the entire job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Assistant%20Director%20-%20County%20Engineer.pdf (Download PDF reader)
To learn more about the department: Public Works - Kitsap County