Flood Control District Engineer

1 week ago


Kingman, United States CareerBuilder Full time

The Mohave County Development Services Department is currently recruiting for a Flood Control District Engineer in the Kingman, AZ location.

Manages the Flood Control Division of the Development Services Department and performs professional civil engineering and supervisory work involved in planning and managing all activities of the Flood Control Division.

REPORTS TO
Work is performed under general direction of the Development Services Director or to another assigned higher level of authority.

The employee is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in planning and organizing work, completing assignments, and handling routine and unusual problems.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised directly over a staff of professional, technical and clerical support personnel.

Plans, organizes and manages all activities and duties of the Flood Control District Division, including floodplain management and flood control project management.
Supervises the engineering activities of the Flood Control District.
Inspects, studies, analyzes and formulates proposals on flood control and drainage problems.
Performs site inspections of major and minor flood and drainage problems.
Prepares reports, sketches and drawings.
Manages Floodplain and Automated Flood Warning System (AFWS) staff in the daily activities including issuance of permits, review of applications and the processing of appeals.
Reviews Flood Control District projects for compliance with regulations, economic benefit and other technical matters and recommends to the Development Services Director, those projects meeting the criteria for inclusion into the Five Year Capital Improvement Program.
Responds to complaints and inquiries and provides information concerning floodplain administration.
Designs and supervises the County's owned flood control projects and/or other drainage related projects with staff or consultants.
Performs contract administration for the delivery of planning, design, and construction services.
Assists in development and analysis of cost data, engineering proposals and alternatives, and division operating budgets.
Coordinates assigned activity with overall departmental services involved in engineering projects.
Formulates and implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Interprets, explains and verifies compliance with federal, state, county and city laws, rules and regulations governing County floodplain activities.
Performs complex analytical work, designing, developing and reviewing proposals, plans, shop drawings, cost estimates, contractor requests, reports and other submittals, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes, regulations, standards and specifications for Flood Control projects.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), analyzes and evaluates the scope and cost of contractor and consultant submittals, interviews, recommends selection, assists in negotiating contractual agreements and prepares final contract and award recommendations for construction, maintenance and consultant services.
Completes performance plans and evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions; may make hiring recommendations.
Represents the Development Services Director in dealings with other governmental jurisdictions, other County Departments and Divisions, the general public, contractors and consulting engineers regarding Flood Control Division projects.
Attends meetings and conferences.
Coordinates continuing education programs for staff.
Performs related work as required.
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Review work of peers and subordinated in the Flood Control office for accuracy and completeness.
Respond to inquiries of the general public, other departments and jurisdictions by phone and in the office or field.
Assist in the recruitment, selection and hiring process for positions of Engineering Technician and others as requested.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.
Performs special assignments as requested.
Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, water resources engineering, or related field
Five (5) years progressive responsible experience in professional civil engineering work.
OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

Must be licensed as a professional civil engineer and be registered in the State of Arizona as a professional engineer within six (6) months of appointment.
Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
Knowledge of:

Modern methods, principles and practices of civil engineering and construction with emphasis on flood control and drainage improvements.
Federal, state and local technical, administrative and legal requirements pertaining to floodplain management.
Principles of administration, supervision, training and evaluation.
Budgetary and financial procedures and data processing applications.
Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental/private/public officials and employees, and the general public.
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports both orally and in writing.
Understanding of Flood Control infrastructure construction and maintenance.
Understanding of project schedules and the relationships of stakeholders.
Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.

Skill in:

Effective and diplomatic resolution of problems associated with drainage and floodplain management, and reviews of maps, plans and plats.
The planning, directing, utilization and management of manpower and equipment within prescribed budgetary requirements and established standards.
Identification and resolution of operational, procedural and personnel problems.
Ability to:

Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, county, city, and departmental laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and procedures.
Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, technical, para professional personnel and consultants.
Organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and predication of results.
Exercise judgment and discretion in matters of policy and procedure design and implementation.
Interpret legal descriptions and documents, maps, construction plans and other descriptive materials relating to Flood Control District infrastructure.
Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
Analyze administrative, organizational and personnel situations and determine appropriate or alternative actions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Respond effectively to a variety of changing situations.
Fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

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