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Yakima commissions approve revision to Chief Engineer classification, PE changed from requirement to preference
Summary
The Yakima civil service commissions approved revisions to classification code 11107 for Chief Engineer, replacing a mandatory professional engineer (PE) registration with a preferred qualification and clarifying alternative qualification paths and duties focused on project administration and consultant coordination.
Yakima City commissioners on March 10 approved revisions to classification code 11107 for the Chief Engineer position that change professional engineer (PE) registration from a requirement to a preferred qualification.
The Charter Civil Service Commission and Police and Fire Civil Service Commission approved the amendment by voice vote during their joint meeting. The change was presented by Bill Preston, Community Development Director and acting City Engineer, who said the city now performs fewer in-house stamped engineering plans and needs the role to emphasize project…
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