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Form of work* Minimum starting salary rate of pay130,000.00. Maximum D.O.Q.
NOTE: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit application and resume as soon as possible and will be reviewed upon submittal.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or related field.
Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in Arizona or must Obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Experience in analysis of traffic related issues, design of transportation projects, regulatory experience and/or knowledge with State and Federal agencies, project management, cost estimating and scheduling.
"Examples of projects may be requested".
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Public Works Director
Coordinates with: All Public Works staff and others as appropriate or as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Responsible for planning, design, engineering, program, and construction management, mainly for right turn lanes on Highway 95 and related issues.
Designs and prepares plans and specifications for roadway improvement projects such as streets, traffic signal, and storm mitigation utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 or newer.
Performs a variety of special studies and analysis, prepares reports.
Represents the City in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, community groups, and representatives of other public agencies as it relates to street projects.
Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Civil Engineering design principles and practices regarding transportation and traffic design, drainage, permitting, and construction inspections.
Federal, state, and local guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations regarding design, construction, maintenance, and repair of transportation and drainage projects.
Use of specific traffic design criteria such as MUTCD, ADOT design standards, MAG Standards.
Current industry studies, practices, terminology, and recommendations relating to traffic control devices, traffic design and safety issues.
Principles of budget development, evaluation, adherence, and project cost projection.
SKILLS IN:
Development of plans specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for municipal construction projects, such as streets, traffic improvements, and storm water improvements in compliance with professional engineering standards and procedures.
Shop drawing and submittal reviews, coordination with utilities and contractors, change order development and cost analysis, progress payments, and on-site reviews.Calculating cost estimates of complex projects; operating the listed tools and equipment.
Develops project design criteria, specifications and budgets, prepares plans, obtains permits, provides cost estimates, develops time scheduling, and provides coordination and inspection review.
Prepares Invitation to Bid packages in conjunction with Procurement and Legal Departments, reviews bid proposals for completeness, accuracy, and applicability to project budget.
Negotiates and manages design service contracts with outside engineering agencies and professional consultants. Researches and develops defined scope of services. Reviews expenditures and pay requests.
Assists in the preparation of the Division or Department budget, Capital Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan.
Coordinates construction and maintenance projects with other departments and outside developers as applicable.
Prepares and manages grant applications for engineering projects.
Reviews, develops, and updates engineering and construction standards.
Conducts formal and informal plan and specification reviews.
Develops technical reports regarding project functions including areas such as regulatory compliance, system operations and project progress updates.
Attends meetings with developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and other municipalities and departments.Responds to and resolves problems and inquiries from the public and participates in public meetings as required.
Demonstrates resourcefulness in researching review issues that indicate unusual/unique circumstances, with intent to respect the needs of contractors and property owners while maintaining the integrity of established regulatory practices.
Works within the department and with other departments in developing new design/application criteria, and coordinates project documentation and related GIS updates.
Written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
Use of modern office equipment and various computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Preparation and development of project design and specifications.
Organization, prioritization, and time management.
Judgment and comparison.
Required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
Performs other related duties as required.
ABILITY TO:
·Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; promote quality customer service; conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports; make complex engineering computations; check design and supervise the construction of wide variety of public works projects; use a variety of drafting and engineering equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical personnel.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base and computer-aided-design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D); standard drafting tools; surveying equipment including level, theodolite and electronic distance measuring devices; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to exposure to hazardous materials, moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, gases, poor ventilation extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
Employment Type: Full-time
