Engineer I

Position Description Salary Grade: 16 Pay Range Hiring Range: $73,189 - $87,827 Annually Full Range: $73,189 - $102,465 Annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Pima County Regional Flood Control District's mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Pima County residents by providing comprehensive flood protection programs and floodplain management services that emphasize fiscal responsibility, protection of natural resources, and providing a balanced multi-objective approach to managing regional watercourses, floodplains, and stormwater resources.
This position is in the Engineering and Landscape Architecture Division with the primary responsibility being to design and oversee construction of flood control and drainage improvements, including Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) projects.
Additionally, they will assist in the review and implementation of larger Capital Improvement Projects being designed by consultants and may assist other Divisions in the review of privately financed drainage improvements associated with new development.
Duties/Responsibilities (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
) Participates in designs, studies and cost estimates and prepares reports for future and proposed projects; Analyses of engineering systems to optimize operations; Determines need for basic data, such as field surveys, location of utilities and soil tests and requests information through appropriate channels; Coordinates design and other features of work with other departments and public agencies; Reviews completed work for conformance with original job instructions and accepted engineering practices; Reviews or checks designs, drawings and profiles for adequacy, soundness of engineering features and practicality; Checks and reviews final plans and specifications including contract projects for submission to supervisor; Prepares or supervises the preparation of as-built plans or statistical analysis of systems; Performs research, investigative and design work; Manages the construction of public works projects; Provides professional engineering direction and guidance in the construction, maintenance or operation of public works facilities and structures; Performs design review of plans and technical reports for private development for conformance to County standards; Prepares and reviews engineering solicitations, invitations to bid and evaluates submittals; Reviews plans, specifications and analyses prepared under contract and administers contracts; Leads other engineering staff or contractors.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Knowledge of: principles and practices of engineering related to assigned area; engineering methods and practices when completing engineering planning studies, preparing designs, plans, specifications, analysis of systems, estimates and reports as applied to public improvement projects and operations; construction management, including inspection, as-built documentation, and construction practices; collection and use of spatial data, including topographic survey; electronic hardware/software to collect, analyze, and present geospatial, survey and systems analysis information.
Skill in: planning and directing the work of a group of support engineering personnel; coordinating the work of a unit with a general program or specific problems; application of engineering theory to address problems; modelling and analysis tools; coordination of various engineering and operational activities; supervising professional and support personnel; applying electronic hardware and software to the analysis/design of a variety of engineering problems; us Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or a closely related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND current registration or licensure in any state as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPE).
(Relevant engineering experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
) Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application.
Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
): Experience with project management, design and construction.
Knowledge of Green Stormwater Infrastructure/Low Impact Design practices.
Knowledge of Floodplain Management regulations.
Experience with Cilvil3D/AutoCAD.
Experience with public outreach and engagement.
Certified Floodplain Manager.
Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications.
All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience.
Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications.
The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.
Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information Licenses and Certificates: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or the ability to obtain registration in the State of Arizona within the probationary period of employment.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
This classification specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the classification and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.
It does not imply that all positions within the classification perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.