District Engineer- Flood Control District

Under general supervision of the Flood Control District Administrator, performs civil engineering, project management, and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in managing capital projects and directing the activities of Flood Control District (District) personnel.

• Initiates and directs development of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house designed projects and projects performed by consultants for the District
• Oversee both in-house and consultant-performed engineering and construction of District projects including direction of quality control (in-house engineered projects) and/or quality assurance (consultant engineered projects) activities when required
• Establishes schedule and budget for design and construction phases of District projects
• Acts as the custodian of the digital and paper records and data property of the District relating to mapping, surveying, and engineering, including GIS databases, as-built construction plans and documents, and legal property instruments
• Conducts field inspections, provides quality assurance and construction administration for District led projects
• Reviews, approves, and signs subdivision and site development plans, cost estimates, for flood control related designs submitted by private development
• Develop policies and procedures including the establishment of design criteria, specifications, and engineering standards that appear in the County’s Drainage Criteria Manual
• Holds public meetings to discuss flood-related improvements and projects
• Responds to flood emergencies
• Serves as Flood Director, as needed and oversees Flood Director/Flood Warning System
• Supports the Community Development Engineering Supervisor as determined by Administrator and Community Development Director
• Plans, organizes, and directs engineering activities and duties related to floodplain administration, compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, and management of District defined Local Floodplains
• Inspects, studies, analyzes, and formulate proposals and qualifications to address flooding issues and concerns within Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated floodplains and post-wildfire flood areas
• Prepares designs, technical reports, sketches, and drawings, as needed and in consultation with the Administrator
• Prepares project related procurement requests for qualifications, proposals, and/or bids, and evaluates submittals for adequacy, regulatory compliance, technical merit, and project approach
• Reviews design projects for regulatory compliance, economic benefit, value engineering, technical issues, and sound engineering design
• Manages consultant services including scopes of work, proposal evaluation, contract management, and technical review of emergency plans
• Supports development of grant applications
• Represents the District with various agencies
• Represents the District in professional organizations and coordinates speaking engagements and other outreach activities
• Leads the updating of the District’s Flood Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan and supports the overall annual District budgeting process
• Evaluates, reviews, and guides District staff in daily activities
• Supervises the County Hydrologist and other employees as assigned
• Assists with defense of the District in matters of civil tort liability, including expert testimony
• Serves as District Administrator when Administrator has assigned.
• Plans for reports on, and facilitates recovery from major flood & post-wildfire flood events in concert with the Administrator and the District Team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions include but not limited to driving, working with and around others; working with frequent interruptions; repetitive (hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder) motion for computer work; visual acuity (near and far) for computer work and working with applicants; color vision for working with computer screen; hearing and speech for ordinary and conversations and training; touch for computer work.

Must be a Registered Professional Engineer. If not currently a Registered Professional Engineer within the State of Arizona, then must become so within 6 months or be eligible for reciprocity if registered in a state other than Arizona. Must become a Certified Flood Plain Manager within 18 months.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years of progressively responsible engineering experience with strong background in Hydrology & Hydraulics, Drainage and Flood Control, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of in-depth hydrological engineering knowledge and practical engineering experience, as well as supervisory/coaching experience and leadership vision. The District seeks a professional with knowledge of a wide range of flood mitigation/control measures,…