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.

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