This position performs difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties, or directs a large number of engineering technicians or drafting technicians engaged in various technical engineering duties. Individual assignments determine the knowledge, skills and abilities required for each option. Work is performed under the supervision of a professional engineer, registered architect, or other supervisor who reviews work on the basis of results obtained and for compliance with standards and schedules.

Currently there is one vacancy in the Bridge and Dam Safety Section of the Street Transportation Department.  This position supervises the review and reporting of permit applications, and bridge and dam program database management. Duties include performing bridge and dam safety inspections; supervising multiple contractors performing bridge rehabilitation and dam restoration; coordinating and making recommendations for bridge repairs; and ensuring bridge inspections are compliance with regulatory agencies.

This eligible list may be used by any department for any current or future vacancies over the life of the eligible list.

RECRUITMENT DATES

First review of applications will occur the week of December 17, 2018.  Recruitment will close when we have received a sufficient number of qualified applications. 

SALARY

$54,392 - $81,245 annually. Candidates may be hired above the minimum depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA plan; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 11.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days.  For more details, visit: Unit 7 Benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work, including three years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience (or one year of experience at the level of Chief Construction Inspector, Chief Engineering Technician, or Chief Drafting Technician).

• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered.

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

• Working at heights greater than ten feet, climbing ladders and being exposed to noise, dust, heat, cold, vibration, traffic and other outside working conditions may be required.

• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The job requirements listed above, plus:

• Bridge and dam safety inspection experience

• Experience using Bridge Management software (BrM)

• Experience maintaining and exercising emergency action plans (EAP)

• Completion of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) bridge inspection training course

• Water and Wastewater design, construction, and operation experience

• Supervisory experience

• Fundamentals of Engineering test passing

• Professional Engineer license

• Familiarity with SQL databases

• Project management experience

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://www.phoenix.gov/hr/current-jobs/ by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list.

YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.  Only online applications are accepted for this position.  The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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