Biomedical Engineering Director jobs in Kent, WA

Biomedical Engineering Director directs and coordinates biomedical equipment service operations that provide lifecycle management of biomedical clinical and research equipment including safety testing, repair, maintenance, and user support. Establishes standards and procedures for equipment maintenance, testing, calibration, documentation, and inventory processes. Being a Biomedical Engineering Director provides technical leadership and develops applicable training and resources for medical staff to ensure correct and safe operations of all equipment and devices. Works with vendors to maintain up-to-date information about new products and equipment upgrades. Additionally, Biomedical Engineering Director supports the equipment needs of all specialty areas including Radiology, Clinical Pathology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, and others. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Biomedical Engineering Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Biomedical Engineering Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Public Works Engineering Director
  • City of Lakewood, WA
  • Lakewood, WA FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY

    **First review of applications will take place the week of May 6th, 2024. Tentatively, interviews are scheduled to take place the weeks of May 23rd and 30th.**

    **The City of Lakewood participates in the Department of Retirement Systems PERS system.**


    Under the direction of the City Manager, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the day to day functions, planning, and operation activities for the City's Public Works Engineering Department; through division managers, supervise the Engineering Services and Capital Projects divisions of the Department, and directly supervise the transportation, storm water, sewer, and administrative functions of the Department; provide services to the public, City Council, City Manager and other departments; and serve as a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

    Attendance
    Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

    Budget
    Direct the planning, preparation and control of department budgets including biennial operating and six-year capital improvement plans; develop purchasing and budgetary procedures and guidelines for the department; monitor, control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established policies.

    Capital Projects
    Ensure quality and efficient department operations by providing planning leadership and direction, and developing short- and long-range plans, projects and designs for transportation, storm water and sewer capital projects; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations.

    Grants
    Identify federal, state, local and private research and development grants; determine the scope of work for which funds are needed and prepare proposals; review, approve and administer grant applications and reimbursement billings.

    Management
    Plan, organize, and direct activities related to:

    • The funding, design, public involvement, right-of-way acquisition, environmental, and construction phases of City facility, park, storm water, sanitary sewer, and transportation infrastructure capital improvement projects.

    • Engineering services, including engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and other engineering documents; site development and right-of-way permitting; and the engineering review of other land use permits and reports.

    • Transportation management, including signal management, street lighting analysis, data collection, safety evaluations, and transportation planning.

    • The City’s sanitary sewer and storm water programs; and activities related to the public works engineering review of private development activity in the City.

    Operations and Communications
    • Represent the City in regional and statewide public works issues; communicate and coordinate efforts with a variety of individuals and organizations, including City employees and executive staff, local cities, citizens, contractors and others. Provide services to the public, City Council, City Manager and other departments; present recommendations to include options and alternatives related to critical issues, decisions and actions as appropriate.

    • Attend regular and special City Council sessions; participate in meetings, workshops and conferences with City boards, commissions, committees and others; provide information to the City Manager on department programs and projects.

    Regulations
    Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements; review changes to requirements and evaluate departmental impacts.

    Safety
    Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.

    Staff Supervision
    Lead, direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel, including professional, technical, special projects, and administrative personnel; interview, select, and train employees; approve recommendations of personnel promotions and salary increases; recommend disciplinary and termination actions as necessary.

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Any equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely provide the candidate with the knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the job will be considered. A typical combination is a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and eight (8) years managerial and administrative experience in a municipal or Public Works environment, with at least five (5) years in an increasingly responsible supervisory capacity.

    Valid Washington driver's license.

    Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    KNOWLEDGE OF:
    Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to municipal public works projects and activities.
    Civil engineering principles and practices.
    Traffic engineering principles and practices.
    Project management principles and practices.
    Organizational development principles and practices.
    Federal, state, regional, and county programs, procedures, and funding sources related to assigned programs, projects, activities and operations.
    Construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment used in public works.
    Planning, developing and controlling large and multiple budgets.
    Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
    Contract law and developing, reviewing, negotiating and enforcing construction contracts.
    Federal and state grant applications and administration procedures.
    City political environment and sensitivities.
    Basic research methods.
    Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
    City organization, operations, policies and objectives.

    ABILITY TO:
    Plan, organize, control and direct the activities, services, operations, budgets and policy formulation of City public works services and planning.
    Represent the City and attend various boards, committees and meetings.
    Negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.
    Analyze complex issues and impacts and provide clear and concise recommendations and alternative solutions.
    Develop schedules, timelines, work programs and cost estimations.
    Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
    Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action or present alternative solutions.
    Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
    Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
    Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
    Demonstrate solid interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.
    Drive a vehicle to perform field inspection of construction and maintenance projects.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited field work and driving a vehicle to conduct work.

    PHYSICAL ABILITIES
    Constant use of sight, hearing, and speech abilities necessary to perform essential functions and communicate with others. Frequent fine finger manipulation and use of hands and arms in reaching/handling/fingering/grasping while operating office equipment and computers, preparing written documentation, handling paperwork, etc. Frequent sitting may be extended at times, while doing desk activities. Frequent bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck while working at desk, worktable, or moving from sitting to standing position. Frequent standing in combination with walking (short distances) throughout work shift in office areas. Occasional pushing/pulling force up to 10 pounds opening doors, drawers, and moving materials. Requires mental acuity to ensure thorough mental analysis of situations in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit construction sites.

    UNION AFFILIATION
    Non-represented

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
    The City of Lakewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages, supports, and celebrates respect, empowerment, diversity, and inclusion for all. We welcome your contributions


    BENEFITS SUMMARY
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    REGULAR STATUS, GENERAL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

    This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to City policies and plan booklets for details.

    WORK HOURS
    The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.

    SALARY INCREASES
    Upon successful completion of an annual performance evaluation and annually thereafter, an employee may receive a salary increase based on merit or performance. However, no employee may exceed the maximum of their salary range.

    COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
    The City Council determines a cost of living adjustment (COLA) annually during the budget process. The COLA is based on factors such as: Consumer Price Index, market trends, Implicit Price Deflator, and the City's financial situation.

    HOLIDAYS
    Employees are granted the following paid holidays:
    New Year's Day
    M.L. King, Jr. Day
    Presidents' Day
    Memorial Day
    Juneteenth
    Independence Day
    Labor Day
    Veterans' Day
    Thanksgiving
    the day after Thanksgiving
    Christmas day

    Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

    COMBINATION LEAVE
    Combination leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Combination leave may be used after 60 days of employment. Leave can be accrued without limit during the calendar year, however the maximum accrual amount that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next shall not exceed two times the amount of the employee's current accrual rate.

    Accrual Rate:

    During the 1st year 120 hours of leave per year
    After the 1st thru 2nd year 128 hours of leave per year
    After the 2nd thru 4th year 136 hours of leave per year
    After the 4th thru 9th year 152 hours of leave per year
    After the 9th thru 14th year 184 hours of leave per year
    After the 14th thru 20th year 216 hours of leave per year
    After the 20th thru 29th year 232 hours of leave per year
    After the 29th year 240 hours of leave per year

    Combination leave accrual is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

    MEDICAL LEAVE
    Medical leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during absences caused by illness, injury, etc. Medical leave is accrued at 64 hours per year (pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). It is available for use after 90 days of employment.

    SHARED LEAVE
    If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated combination leave to cover an absence caused by illness or injury.

    MILITARY LEAVE
    Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.

    The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.

    JURY DUTY LEAVE
    Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.

    RETIREMENT PLAN
    Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3.

    Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement plan.

    SOCIAL SECURITY REPLACEMENT
    In lieu of Social Security, the City provides an alternative plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. The employee contributes 6.20% and the City contributes 4.77% of the employee's salary. The employee's investment choices range from conservative (low risk) to aggressive (high risk) opportunities. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the plan.

    Under Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision, any Social Security retirement or disability benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from this replacement plan.

    VOLUNTARY 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
    Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to employees through payroll deduction. This is an optional investment program offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation or Washington Department of Retirement Systems. The City matches an employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's base monthly pay rate.

    VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
    The Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125) is an optional tax savings program which is offered to employees annually. It allows employees to reduce taxable income by using part of their salary on a pretax basis to pay for out of pocket health care expenses and dependent care costs.

    The effective date of health insurance is the first day of the month following hire.
    MEDICAL INSURANCE
    Three medical plans are offered to employees and dependents through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC): the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a health savings account), the Regence HealthFirst Plan ($250 deductible), and the Kaiser Permanente Plan ($200 deductible).

    Premiums for employees and dependents are pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

    Employees may be eligible to opt out of medical insurance coverage to receive a $3,000 annualized contribution (pro-rated for part-time employees) to their deferred compensation account, flexible spending account (IRS Section 125), and/or pay.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
    The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential resource available to employees, dependents and household members. The EAP provides professional counseling assistance in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from substance abuse to relationship issues. The premiums are paid by the City.

    VISION INSURANCE*
    A separate vision plan provides for annual eye examinations for employees and dependents. A $25 deductible benefit is also provided for lenses, frames and contact lenses.

    DENTAL INSURANCE*
    Washington Dental Service (WDS) Plan E insurance is provided through AWC. This is an incentive based plan - 70% to 100% of the cost for Class I and Class II benefits (routine exams, basic cleanings, x-rays, fillings, etc.) is covered. Class III benefits (crowns, inlays and onlays) are paid at 50%. The plan pays a maximum of $2,000 per individual annually for covered benefits per incentive period (a calendar year). A separate orthodontia plan provides a one time orthodontia benefit of $1,000 for eligible children.

    • The City pays the entire premium cost for full-time employees and their dependents. Premiums for part-time employees and their dependents are pro-rated based on the employee's FTE status.

    LIFE & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
    The City provides the following insurance coverage for employees through Standard Insurance (a copy of each plan certificate will be provided during orientation). The insurance is effective the first of the month following hire, unless an employee is hired on the first day of the month, in which case the coverage is effective immediately.

    SURVIVOR INCOME LIFE INSURANCE
    A monthly survivor income benefit is paid to an employee's eligible spouse and children upon the employee's death. Prior to any reduction for Social Security survivor's benefits, a benefit amount equal to 30% of the employee's insured earnings is paid to the spouse or children, and 60% is paid if both spouse and children survive.

    BASIC LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT
    A benefit equal to the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand to a maximum of $170,000.

    LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
    Effective after 90 days of continuous disability. The maximum amount of the LTD benefit is 60% of earnings or $5,000 per month, whichever is less.

    VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
    Employees may elect to apply for $30,000 to $300,000 in supplemental term life insurance coverage. Spouses may also be insured. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee.

    ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PLANS
    Additional insurance plans are available to employees through AFLAC, such as accident/disability, cancer, STD, dental and hospital intensive care.

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Public Works Engineering Director
  • City of Lakewood (WA)
  • Lakewood, WA FULL_TIME
  • **First review of applications will take place the week of May 6th, 2024. Tentatively, interviews are scheduled to take place the weeks of May 23rd and 30th.****The City of Lakewood participates in th...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Engineering Internship - Summer 2024
  • RH2 Engineering
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Begin your engineering career with hands-on experience working alongside Engineering industry leaders. RH2's Engineering Internship offers college-level students currently enrolled in Civil, Mechanica...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Biomedical Equipment Technician I
  • MultiCare Health System
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Job ID: 114012 Location: Tacoma, WA Entity: MultiCare Health System Category: Trades/Facilities/Engineering Specialty: Not Applicable Department: Clinical Engineering Employment Type: Full...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Teacher - CTE Biomedical Sciences
  • Bethel School District
  • Spanaway, WA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 10671 Position Type: Certificated/CTE Date Posted: 8/30/2023 Location: SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH (High-Needs School) Date Available: Immediate Closing Date: 09/04/2023 The Bethel School District is se...
  • 29 Days Ago

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PCSC Summer School - Principles of Biomedical Science
  • Bethel School District
  • Spanaway, WA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 11490 Position Type: Teacher - Skills Center Date Posted: 4/19/2024 Location: BETHEL HIGH Date Available: 06/24/2024 Closing Date: 05/03/2024 Teacher – PCSC Summer School JOB TITLE: Principles ...
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Greenhouse Department Team Member
  • Tractor Supply Co
  • Kent, WA
  • Responsibilities This position is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the Greenhouse and all products inside and ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager
  • Reborn Cabinets Inc.
  • Kent, WA
  • Overview: With over 40 years of industry experience, Reborn Cabinets is a dynamic remodeling company specializing in hig...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Tech I
  • B. Braun Medical Inc.
  • Kent, WA
  • Overview: CAPS, the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, has been delivering high-quality, same...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Driver CDL-B
  • Inotiv
  • Kent, WA
  • Overview: We are seeking a Class B Driver to join our dynamic team! We are looking for a responsible delivery driver to ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist
  • Hiring Now!
  • Kent, WA
  • Overview: Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatient physical therapy company under one brand, growing to over 900...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative
  • Shape
  • Kent, WA
  • General Purpose: Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, the Customer Service Representative will perform the duties ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Associate
  • CareerPaths NW, LLC
  • Kent, WA
  • Our client, a leader in the airfield lighting industry, specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of cutt...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Event Specialist
  • Smith Brothers Farms
  • Kent, WA
  • Job Description Are you looking for a part-time sales role with real earning potential? Would you love a fun, part-time ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the state. Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles northeast of Tacoma. Incorporated in 1890, it is the second oldest incorporated city in King County, after Seattle. Kent's population as of April 2010 was 92,411 according to the 2010 census. The total grew to an estimated 128,458 as of July 1, 2017, owing primarily to annexation. Kent is divided into three major regions: East Hill, the Valley, and West Hill. Downtown Kent is loc...
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