ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of over 500 employees across four main Divisions: Management Services, Planning, Historic Preservation, and Development.

The Planning and Development Department has a Principal Engineering Technician (PET) vacancy in the Civil Review Section. The Civil Review Section is responsible for review and approval of technical construction documents as it relates to grading and drainage, offsite concrete, paving, storm drain, plats, water, and sewer plans. The Civil Review Section works closely with design engineers, project developers, contractors, and citizens to work towards approval of plans in accordance with applicable codes.

This position performs difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties, and advises firms engaged in various technical engineering reviews. Responsibilities include reviewing plans regarding grading and drainage, paving, and stormwater, plans in accordance with department policy. Work is performed under the supervision of a Program Manager. The PET will conduct report audits and field inspections of post-construction features at public and private development and redevelopment projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work collaboratively with other Planning and Development sections and City departments.
• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and other programs.
• Excellent customer service skills with a willingness to assist the public daily.
• Knowledge of City Code and Policies.

SALARY

Pay Range: $61,526.40 - $110,510.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $61,526.40 - $95,451.20 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

• Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work, including three years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience (or one year of experience at the level of Chief Engineering Technician, or Chief Drafting Technician.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted .
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Civil Plan review experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience compiling and analyzing data.
• Five years of more of supervisory experience.
• Experience with GIS systems and map review.
• Experience using Legistar for creation and approval.
• Experience generating monthly reports for executive management.
• Experience in the use of a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including but not limited to KIVA and SHAPEPHX

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 22, 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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