Yavapai County Public Works Department has an exciting career opportunity and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the Assistant County Engineer position.

The ideal candidate will be experienced and knowledgeable in highway engineering and management of road engineering functions. They will oversee the Engineering Division in our Public Works Department and will act as a project manager and department representative at public meetings when required.

Major Duties, Responsibilities:

Assists with planning, organizing, and supervision of assigned Engineering, Survey and Right-of-Way staff.
Acts as department representative at public meetings when assigned.
Assists with developing the roadway capital improvement programs for department budgets with executive management. Compiles and processes data to determine upcoming needs and projects that will be incorporated into the budget. Assists with maintaining department data and software.
Acts as Project Manager for consultant improvement and planning projects.
Coordinates with outside agencies (local, state, federal) on grant-funded projects to ensure compliance with rules and regulations of grant funding.
Serves as the primary contact for Public Works as the District Engineer for the Seligman Sanitary District.
Acts as Airport Manager and/or Airport Engineer for County run airports with oversight of airport operations.
Oversees the development and implementation of the Airport Capital Improvement Programs. Works with Federal and State officials to prioritize and implement grant funded projects.
Reviews new development applications to determine Public Works requirements for submission. Works with management staff to assess access, traffic impacts, and potential improvements.
Conducts formal reviews of submitted traffic impact analyses and statements.
Conducts formal reviews of development construction plans for compliance of roadways and roadway features with the Yavapai County Roadway Design Standards.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in highway engineering, 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 possess Professional Engineering (PE) License in the State of Arizona.

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Assistant County Engineer