Senior Civil Engineering Technician

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Oro Valley, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23/24 - 00054
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
First review of applications on January 2, 2024
Expected Hiring Range: $48,401 - $60,501
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications
The Senior Civil Engineering Technician works in the Engineering Division of Public Works. The responsibilities of the position are dynamic to the current project load, where Right-of-Way permits and civil inspections are the primary duties. The position is also an integral part of the sidewalk program.
Under general supervision, performs specialized Civil Engineering according to area assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews and verifies plans and specifications for compliance with new development standards and codes.
• Conducts construction inspections and maintains daily logs, cost and quantity reports, and counts traffic control devices for construction projects.
• Coordinates construction activities with utilities and residents.
• Coordinates with inspectors, engineers, developers, contractors, plans examiners and other Town staff on various aspects of projects.
• Ensures the construction of public streets, storm sewers, drainage improvements, erosion control, traffic signals, pavement marking, and signing, meets/complies with plans, specifications and standards.
• Interacts with citizens to answer questions, complaints or concerns.
• Performs specialized Civil Engineering duties according to area assignment.
• Provides assistance with review of traffic reports and collects data for traffic analysis.
• Represents the Town at construction meetings to share/receive project information.
• Reviews and responds to submittals from contractors.
• Reviews upcoming project design plans for constructability.
• Revises and prepares project documentation including bids and contracts.
• Uses Cartegraph OMS for tracking tasks.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing public works operations.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in file and records management.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing and inspecting plans, specifications and projects regarding public works.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Mapping/GIS, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in engineering or construction.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

Why Apply
Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.
Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.
The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.
Town of Oro Valley currently has a benefits program that is currently offered to employees of the Town who work 20 or more hours per week on a regular basis. (Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for participation in the individual plans, dependent upon the specific terms of coverage.) Please click on the following link to get a full description of all the benefits that the Town of Oro Valley offers.
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Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Mapping/GIS, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) years' experience in engineering or construction? Please explain.
Required Question