Development Engineering Manager

Development Engineering Manager The Department of Community Development is seeking a leader who will help guide the City's growth and development through city codes, standards, plan review, and functional plans to achieve the community's vision as expressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and is committed to serving all members of the community in a professional, consistent, and inclusive manner. The Development Engineering Manager, under the direction of the Community Development Director and guidance provided by the Public Works Director, manages an engineering division consisting of two development review engineers and two infrastructure inspectors. This position blends technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure high quality private development and plays a critical role in ensuring that the City's built environment meets the current and future needs of our residents and business community. This position has broad responsibility over the division's function, including ensuring compliance with federal, State, and local law and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and objectives that are aligned with Department, City, Council, and community goals. Work is frequently performed under deadlines and requires attendance and public meetings and hearings, many of which are at night. The Engineering Manager frequently addresses highly sensitive issues, must work directly with elected officials and representatives from other jurisdictions and make presentations for boards, commissions, the City Council, and the community. The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.