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Existing employees are not eligible for this hiring incentive.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
- Assists in the design of City projects and/or acts as a project engineer for small projects designed in-house or by consulting engineers, which may include writing specifications, developing engineering plans, preparing work orders, developing preliminary cost estimates, analyzing and resolving drafting and design problems, conducting field investigations, and/or performing other related activities
- Reviews plans for private developments and ensures they meet all City-imposed requirements
- Responds to a variety of inquiries, concerns, and/or complaints from City staff, developers, consultants, contractors, and/or the general public related to projects and activities within assigned area of responsibility
- Prepares, reviews, and analyzes a variety of correspondence, technical documentation, studies, and/or reports related to applicable projects
- Participates in the development and implementation of departmental design standards, technical policies, and procedures
- Attends a variety of meetings related to assigned projects; presents information to District Advisory Boards, the City Council, the general public, and/or other interested parties
- Performs complex calculations and prepares estimates of time and material costs
- Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations
- Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
- Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge of:
- Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering design and construction; principles and techniques of management and supervision, including goals and objectives development, and work planning and organization
- Principles and practices of contract administration, and project management and evaluation
- Principles, modern techniques, and equipment used in design, construction, and maintenance of various projects
- Strength, properties, and uses of construction materials
- Legal guidelines for public works engineering
- Public relations, and budget development and administration
- Civil engineering principles, practices, and standards
- Constructions materials, principles, and practices
- Advanced mathematical principles
- Project management principles
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, guidelines, rules, and regulations
Skill in:
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Using a computer and related software applications
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, guidelines, rules, and regulations
- Manage projects
- Perform complex mathematical calculations
- Speak in public
- Write technically
- Organize, evaluate, and comprehend technical data
- Analyze problems and make appropriate recommendations
- Prepare and certify engineering plans and documents
- Review engineering plans and specifications
- Coordinate activities between multiple parties
- Interpret and analyze engineering plans
- Plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of professionals and technical engineering personnel
- Review, prepare, or direct the preparation of complex plans and specifications
- Prepare and evaluate engineering studies of large projects
- Perform difficult technical research, analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action
- Prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence, and other written materials
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, contractors, architects, boards, commissions, and City staff
- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and two years of related civil engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a State of Arizona Professional Civil Engineer license (PE) or an equivalency through state reciprocity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment. Incumbents may be subjected to dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to start date.
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