Civil Engineer II - Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department Floodplain Management Group within the City Engineer's Office has a vacancy for a Civil Engineer II position. This position performs civil engineering work at the intermediate level under the supervision of a professional civil engineer. The Civil Engineer II is responsible for the review of civil construction plans for compliance with city codes, ordinances and policies. An understanding and knowledge of civil engineering principles related to grading and drainage, paving, water and sewer systems, drainage facilities, plats and storm water management is necessary.

The Civil Engineer II position performs detailed review of building diagrams, blueprints, sketches, plans, and specifications for compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the City of Phoenix rules, and floodplain management stormwater policies and standards before issuance of any building permits for proposed building construction, land use, or building development modifications. Review and assess drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with flood-resistant design and construction requirements. Assisting the city inspectors with inspecting buildings during construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with submitted plans and building code requirements for flood-resistant design and construction. It may involve inspecting sites before construction to assess plan feasibility and monitoring the construction process.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge in Planning and Development Permits, Floodplain Management processes, and FEMA regulations.

SALARY

Pay Range: $63,044.80 to $118,872.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $63,044.80 to $84,468.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in the practice of civil engineering work.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• OR Two years of experience in civil engineering and a related engineering degree.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in flood mitigation studies, desired.
• Experience with storm water design is ighly desirable.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Experience and understanding of FEMA, ADWR, CRS, ADEQ, and other regulatory bodies and policies, desired.
• Experience in Residential/Commercial grading and drainage, roadway, distribution water system, and sewer collection system design.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and professional recommendations on above items to department leadership, city management, elected officials, and the public.
• One year of experience in reviewing development plans for compliance with FEMA.
• Two years of experience demonstrating an understanding of floodplain management-related policies.
• Two years of experience approving or disapproving plans, suggesting modifications, and returning plans for resubmissions.
• Three years of experience in reading and interpreting Civil Engineering plans.
• Three years of experience that demonstrates an ability to work effectively with deadlines.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• Certification as a Floodplain Manager (CFM), desired.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 3, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Civil Engineer II, JC:20220, ID# 55313, 8/21/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 007

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