Civil Engineering Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
Posting Date 01/13/25 Application Deadline 01/20/25 Pay Range $26.00 - $41.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position The Civil Engineering Specialist offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse work experience and develop both office and field skills. You will be part of a contract service group that supports the Maricopa County Department of Transportation Operations division and other divisions throughout the department. The role will provide a broader understanding of procurement contracts dealing with vendors and contractors. Furthermore, the position will significantly impact the department by providing safer and cleaner roadways for Maricopa County. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Four years experience in field survey, computer-aided drafting, engineering design, land surveying, roadway maintenance, construction management, contract management, public administration, or related engineering technician duties Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in engineering, engineering technology, technical computer-assisted drafting, land surveying, construction management, public administration, or another related field relevant to the area of assignment A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Work Zone Traffic Control Certification and/or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Job Contributions Receive objectives, requirements, and design approaches from supervisor or engineer and manage daily activities of projects through assigned vendors and contractors for operation and maintenance projects, including creating and analyzing schedules for efficiency through Cartegraph Work Orders. Prepare reports, compile, compute, calculate, review, coordinate, and analyze a variety of complex engineering/transportation management engineering data to determine requirements to meet engineering objectives Maintain and update Roadway Maintenance databases, including document files, tracking work and associate resources, and process invoices and purchase orders Ensure that all invoicing is prepared for payment and contractors are managed for the fiscal year budget Investigate special requests for information and make recommendations on procedures and project activities. This includes traffic control plan design and approvals as well as horticulture design Maintain and update Road Maintenance computer and document files, tracking systems, and databases as needed; assure the accuracy of the records and files Conduct Road Maintenance, land, and right-of-way research by inspecting project sites and reports and compiling, interpreting, analyzing, and calculating field data; examine project plans for technical accuracy and compliance with design standards and County policy Act in a lead capacity to department support staff and junior technicians in providing training, coaching, and/or mentoring as needed Manage projects as assigned; analyze findings and prepare and present reports and research engineering records and methods while recommending solutions Maintain project files; write technical documents and reports; make technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various projects Provide training and guidance to other staff on technical approaches Prepare exhibits, charts, maps, visual aids, and presentation materials Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Excel, Word, Outlook, Workday, Teams, Zoom, and Cartegraph, and Bluebeam Protective Equipment Required Hard hat, Safety toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, and safety vest Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!