Under minimal direction, performs engineering, project management, and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in managing capital projects and directing the activities of Flood Control District personnel.
Major Duties, Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, and directs engineering activities and duties related to floodplain administration and flood control district management.
- Inspects, studies, analyzes, and formulates proposals for flood control and drainage problems. Prepares designs, technical reports, sketches, and drawings.
- Prepares project related requests for proposal and requests for bids and evaluates proposals for adequacy, regulatory compliance, technical merit, and project approach.
- Reviews projects for regulatory compliance, economic benefit, value engineering, technical issues, and sound engineering design.
- Evaluates, reviews, and guides District staff in daily activities.
- Provides technical and administrative guidance and oversight for the flood-warning program.
- Performs site inspections of major and minor flood and drainage problems.
- Manages consultant services including technical proposals, proposal evaluation, contract management, and technical review.
- Provides technical assistance and coordinates drainage improvement projects with other County departments.
- Attends meetings and professional conferences.
- Represents the District in professional organizations and coordinates speaking engagements and other outreach activities.
- Prepares draft annual budget and recommends projects, programs, and equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydro-Science, or related field.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Civil Engineering or other water resource related field, to include three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must be licensed as a professional civil engineer and be registered with the State of Arizona within six (6) months of hire.
Must obtain Certification as a Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the American State Floodplain Management Association within six (6) months of hire.
Position open until filled.