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Senior Development Review Specialist (In-Training)

Salary

$7,887.10 - $9,377.02 Monthly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-00045

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Projects

Opening Date

08/28/2025

Closing Date

9/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to an Engineering Manager, the Senior Development Review Specialist performs a variety of complex Public Works Development Review activities specifically in the area of private development. Tasks include extensive coordination with owners, contractors, engineers and consultants ensuring City development and environmental standards are satisfied. Oversees all requirements from the concept of the project to the final project close out. Provides support to the Engineering Development Review Manager, City Engineer and the Director of Public Works.

Please note: The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time.

First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 13, 2025.

Second round interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 24, 2025.

*This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

Project Review & Management

+ Acts as the single point of contact for the City to provide essential management and oversight for assigned private development projects. Performs duties in the planning, design, and management of private development projects that include water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, stormwater, transportation infrastructure, and other associated improvements.

+ Reviews complex plans for a variety of private development projects in the City and the City’s Urban Growth Area to ensure that projects are compatible with existing conditions and in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and City codes, standards, comprehensive plans and requirements. Coordinates plan review with other City departments and external stakeholders, including routing and tracking, correspondence, and reviewing, approving and consolidating comments.

+ Works on several complex private development projects simultaneously.

+ Regularly coordinates with Operations & Maintenance staff, the Senior Stormwater Utility Engineer, the Building Official, Current Planning & Economic Development Manager, and other planners in the Community and Economic Development department. Serves as a liaison between City staff and developers.

+ Prepares written correspondence through Bluebeam and/or other office suite mediums.

+ Uses personal computer for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, permit tracking, GIS mapping, stormwater modeling, the City’s virtual project management system, and other software to complete tasks.

+ Reviews supporting calculations, analyses, reports, and other engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with municipal regulations and design standards. Negotiates redesign as appropriate. Reviews drainage reports and utilizes City stormwater model comparing stormwater modeling provided by the engineer with the stormwater model results

+ Coordinates technical review comments with the applicant’s team to ensure issues of concern are addressed.

+ Coordinates, collects and reviews required closeout documents for projects. Reviews and approves all applicable closeout documents for the Director’s signature.

+ Safely operate a vehicle to and from offsite facilities, inspection locations, or other locations necessary to perform assigned work.

+ Conducts field investigations/site visits related to project design or review.

+ Responds to questions from the applicant’s team regarding various processes, procedures, standards, and requirements.

+ Coordinates with construction inspectors and provides guidance to construction inspectors when requested and helps resolve issues that may arise throughout the construction process. Assess impacts to the public and assists with public outreach.

Section Administration

+ Assists in final plat, short plat, and binding site plan reviews to ensure compliance with City codes and project conditions.

+ Assists with the development of the goals, priorities, and work programs for the Development Review section.

+ Assists the Engineering Development Review Manager with implementation of revisions to the Development Guidelines & Public Works Standards.

+ Attends pre-submission conferences and land-use meetings as assigned to provide guidance on City standards and requirements.

+ Summarize City conditions for development discussed at meetings, establish conditions of approval and prepare appropriate correspondence and documentation for private development projects.

+ Review variance requests and come up with recommendations for review by the SPR Committee.

+ Represent the City at inter-agency meetings, Council meetings, or other meetings related to development, or with developers, contractors, citizen groups, and other government agencies.

+ Makes efforts to modify workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment or project whenever feasible. Works overtime as assigned.

+ Demonstrates decision making skills and determines alternative solutions to problems and issues.

+ Provides technical guidance and answers to questions regarding the extension of City utilities. Prepares associated correspondence summarizing conditions for acquiring utility service.

+ Prepares utility connection fee estimates and monitors payment of water and sanitary sewer connection fees. Ensures compliance with standards and requirements for connection to City utilities.

+ Provides interpretations of engineering standards, codes, ordinances, and City policies to the general public, developers, engineers, architects, and coworkers. Helps identify key issues and work on solutions for development.

+ Supports the relationship between the City of Lacey and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.

+ Responds to public inquiries, complaints, and concerns relating to land-use development proposals and engineering requirements. Resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries, issues, and complaints in a timely manner.

Other Duties Assigned

+ May perform special projects related to development review, such as assisting with and recommending changes to permitting processes, website updates, filing systems, virtual project management system, etc.

+ May attend public hearings as a public works representative to answer questions or provide addition information as requested

+ May train, coach, mentor, support and provide technical input to peers and other employees.

+ May serve as the Acting Engineering Development Review Manager when requested.

+ Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At the Senior Development Review Level ($7,887.10-$9,377.02)

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or other related field, or certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP); AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience designing city infrastructure, or performing development plan review and project management for the design and construction of municipal utilities and roadways.

OR

Associates Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or other related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible experience designing city infrastructure, or performing development plan review and project management for the design and construction of municipal utilities and roadways.

OR

Completion of H.S. or equivalent diploma AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience designing city infrastructure or performing development plan review and project management for the design and construction of municipal utilities and roadways.

* May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

At the Engineering Technician III Level ($7,323.46-$8,708.94)

An Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field AND three (3) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities.

OR

A High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) years of work experience performing technical engineering or surveying work with emphasis in the area of assigned section responsibilities.

*May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the level of knowledge and ability required.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

+ Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.

+ Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

+ Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier.

+ Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

+ Emergency Management (NIMS/FEMA) certifications must be obtained within 1-year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

+ Engineering and construction principles, practices, concepts, terms, procedures and techniques.

+ Methods and techniques for governmental and development review processes.

+ The current Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Lacey Municipal Code (LMC), City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards and City of Lacey Stormwater Design Manual requirements, Comprehensive Plan elements pertaining to Public Works as applicable to project development.

+ Personal computers and the software (including Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Western Washington Hydrology Model) appropriate for the position.

+ Civil engineering methods of design, construction, and maintenance related to public utilities and Public Works infrastructure.

+ Engineering mathematics and formulas to perform essential duties.

+ All stages of Public Works construction and site development design.

Skill in:

+ Preparing a variety of correspondence, reports, written materials, and other documents which clearly, precisely, and concisely present Public Works recommendations, positions, and direction.

+ Planning, designing, inspecting, and administering engineering projects to assure objectives and codes are followed.

+ Compiling and analyzing statistical and technical information, maps, and other pertinent data.

+ Accurately performing engineering measurements and calculations.

+ Reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.

+ Analyzing technical issues, evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations based on findings.

+ Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.

+ Applying engineering theory and skills to solve private development project issues and problems.

+ Working with various stakeholders to achieve a solution to a project or proposal.

Ability to:

+ Prioritize work, set goals, work efficiently, and meet deadlines.

+ Work concurrently on a wide variety of duties and tasks.

+ Project a positive professional image.

+ Explain and interpret complex or controversial issues, policies and regulations in a simple and understandable way to a variety of stakeholders.

+ Analyze and identify problem areas and develop solutions.

+ Communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Fully understand and execute written and oral instructions.

+ Relate to co-workers, managers, elected officials, public and private individuals and organizations in a professional, positive manner.

+ Clearly, concisely and professionally inform all involved stakeholders of engineering design requirements.

+ Conduct research and prepare detailed written recommendations and reports.

The City of Lacey understands the importance of benefits and offers a competitive and full benefits package for all regular full-time employees.

Generally, represented employees may receive some, or all, of the benefits listed below, based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits, which can be found on the City web page here (http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-departments/human-resources/union-contracts-and-policies) . This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 618-L.

Medical Insurance Benefits:

+ Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

The employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of qualified dependent/domestic partner's premiums.

+ Vision - VSP with low co-pays

+ Dental – Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dependent children) and anyone living in the employee’s household. The EAP can provide help with matters such as stress/anxiety, parenting, grief, workplace issues, legal services, financial services, and more.

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Employer paid life insurance plan

+ Employer paid long term disability plan

+ Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment plan

Leave Benefits:

+ 96 Hours of Vacation on Accrual Basis (increasing with years of service)

+ 11 Paid Holidays

+ 2 Floating Holidays

+ 8 Hours Sick Leave Accrued per Month

+ Jury Duty/Military Leave

+ Bereavement Leave

*All benefits and accruals are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement found here: Policies, Union Contracts, Pay & Benefits - City of Lacey (https://cityoflacey.org/union-contracts-policies-pay/)

Investment and Retirement Programs:

+ State retirement pension plan – Includes employer paid contributions to the State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

+ 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)- two options MissionSquare and DRS

+ Social Security benefit (for Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) covered staff) – Our Employee Benefits include employer paid contributions to Social Security and Employees pay the employee portion of Social Security tax.

+ HRA/VEBA plan- A designated monthly amount (a City and/or employee contribution) is paid into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account. An HRA is a type of health plan savings account for your family’s medical care expenses and premiums, which can be accessed during employment with the City or saved and used at separation or retirement.

+ 1% Benefit - Employer provides a 1% contribution of your monthly salary pre-tax towards two options; 1) applied to insurance premium amount owed for dependent coverage or invested into a 457 deferred compensation account; OR a cash disbursement amount applied to your check monthly but the amount is taxed.

Voluntary Benefits:

+ Optional plans for additional life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan - employees can contribute pre-tax contributions toward IRS allowed, qualifying medical and/or daycare expenses.

Wellness Program:

+ The City has a robust employee Wellness program that offers a variety of resources and activities for employee well-being.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

+ In recognition of Commute Trip reduction efforts, the City of Lacey provides flexible and alternative work schedules for many of our workforce positions.

+ City Hall is within minutes driving from I-5 Exit 108, and within walking/biking distance from Park and Ride Transit Martin Way Location and the Chehalis Western Trail.

Tuition Reimbursement:

+ The City promotes a learning environment and encourages opportunities for employees to continue to grow in their positions and careers. The City offers tuition reimbursement (as outline in City Personnel Policies) for eligible employees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF):

+ Employees are also eligible to apply to The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program is a United States government program that was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 to provide indebted professionals a way out of their federal student loan debt burden by working full-time in public service.

*Note: Regular part-time employees may be eligible for pro-rated benefits (medical/dental/vision) depending on the hours of work assigned to the position. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.