Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (July 14, 2015) – The City of Sedona is advertising the following job:
Associate Engineer
Posted Date: 7/14/2015
Expire Date: 7/14/2015 – 8/2/2015
Job Type: Full Time
Job Salary: $26.73 – $38.54/hour
The City of Sedona is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Engineer.
The Associate Engineer performs a variety of technical and professional work within the context of the programs and activities of the department; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department or as determined and directed by the Engineering Supervisor or the City Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assume project management responsibility for construction and inspection services and activities of the Engineering Division; review and approve development plans for residential and commercial grading, drainage, sewer, parks, roadway and other capital improvements, drainage and traffic reports, and engineering calculations.
2. Prepare and develop construction specifications and bid documents for public bidding of projects; receive and analyze bid results; make award recommendations to the City Council; prepare a variety of reports and other correspondence.
3. Review subdivision master plans, preliminary site plans, and final site development plans for compliance with applicable City codes and regulations; assess the impacts of proposed developments and make mitigation recommendations and site development revisions as necessary; review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and recommend improvements necessary to comply with adopted standards.
4. Review plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
5. Evaluate existing hazardous conditions and prioritize corrective design work; plan, prepare, and design a variety of engineering projects such as sewer, drainage, parks, roadway and other capital improvements.
6. Develop plans, specifications, and other contract documents; manage assigned projects ensuring conformance with contract provisions.
7. Participate in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of engineering personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the Engineering Division; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
9. Provide staff assistance to department engineers, of higher classification; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
10. Represent the concerns of the Engineering Division in meetings with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; contribute to the resolution of difficult and controversial issues; represent the City at a variety of meetings and committees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Civil engineering theory and construction practices and their application to a wide variety of civil engineering programs and projects.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION DEFINITION
A safety sensitive position includes any position where even a momentary lapse of attention could cause serious injury or property damage.
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BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to vacation, flex days, 100% insurance coverage for the employee, generous insurance compensation for dependents, life, vision and dental insurance, and Arizona State Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY
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CONTACT INFORMATION
928-203-5038 or 928-203-5189
City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
HumanResources@SedonaAZ.gov
The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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