Assistant County Engineer

Summary

Under the general direction of the County Engineer, performs and oversees civil engineering work of considerable complexity and difficulty in the areas of roadway, bridge and drainage design, traffic engineering, roadway maintenance, capital improvement projects, construction estimates, engineering project management, floodplain management, and community development improvement plan review. The position assists the County Engineer in the management of the Engineering Division of Public Works and performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Acts for the County Engineer in their absence or as directed.
• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of consultants/contractors performing design/construction of civil engineering projects, capital improvements, and other professional contracted services for the County.
• Develops, implements, and monitors short- and long-term plans, goals, objectives, and budgets in alignment with the County’s strategic priorities.
• Oversees and ensures project conformance with recognized local, State, Federal, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Participates in negotiations with other agencies, utilities, groups, and individuals on a wide variety of issues pertaining to public works and public utilities.
• Covers for the County Engineer in their absence or as directed.
• Coordinates, reviews, and evaluates the planning/design/construction documents prepared by the County’s contract engineers, independent contract service providers, contractors, public utilities contractors, landscape/building architects, and other consultants as directed.
• Makes recommendations and implements procedure improvements based on technical developments related to public works, CIP, and utility matters.
• Reviews and approves developer-submitted plans, plats, designs, and concepts to ensure compliance with County policies and standards; examines construction proposals, specifications, and bids for compliance with policies and objectives.
• Reviews and investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and other traffic safety devices.
• Reviews, and evaluates traffic engineering plans and traffic study projects ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Strives to find creative solutions to complex technical problems while protecting the short- and long-term interests of the County, the development community, and the general public.
• Assists in organizing, planning, and directing the operations of County engineering and road operations to ensure roads and highways are constructed and designed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists the County Engineer in grant development & management of various capital improvement and engineering study projects.
• Writes specifications, contracts, and cost estimates for construction work to ensure compliance.
• Initiates projects and directs engineering studies; reviews all plans submitted by consultants.
• Coordinates services and projects with other agencies and County departments.
• Responds to public inquiries and to traffic-related requests and inquiries.
• Represents the Department and participates in regional transportation planning, committees, conferences and partnering activities with other government agencies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering, road construction and maintenance, and drainage principles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing the administration of public works and public utilities functions and activities.
• Knowledge of construction and professional services procurement principles and practices, pertinent Arizona Revised Statutes, and contract development and administration.
• Knowledge of the functions of the Board of Supervisors.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of ADA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of residential and commercial land development.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, County officials, personnel of other County departments, commissions and boards, local, State, and federal public planning agencies, the general public, and the building and development community.
• Ability to exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines and local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports, correspondences, and other written materials to the Board of Supervisors, the development community, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare, review, interpret, and analyze engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of Professional Engineer license.
• AZ Professional Engineer license or must obtain AZ license within six months of employment.
• A valid Arizona driver's license.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 Hours Per Week That Includes (Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits).