Water Services Plan Reviewer

Water Services Plan Reviewer

Help shape the future of Flagstaff's water infrastructure—one project at a time! Join our Water Services team and play a vital role in planning, reviewing, and delivering the essential water and wastewater infrastructure that supports our growing community. As a Water Services Plan Reviewer, you'll collaborate with developers, engineers, contractors, government agencies, and City staff to ensure projects meet engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and City policies.

From reviewing technical plans and managing utility projects to providing exceptional customer service and representing Water Services throughout the development process, you'll help deliver reliable infrastructure that protects public health, supports sustainable growth, and makes a lasting impact on the Flagstaff community. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve, so apply today!

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on 7/20/26. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Examples of the work performed include:

• Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Reviewing plats, construction plans, and design reports submitted by the developer's engineers for conformance to City standards and specifications, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and generally accepted engineering principles as well as policies prescribed by the Water Services Director.
• Researching and preparing utility staff background and recommendation reports.
• Proficiency with the City's water and sewer hydraulic models.
• Preparing technical information and performing calculations for inclusion into the Water Sewer Impact Analysis (WSIA) developer reports for review by the Engineering Section Director.
• Acting as project manager on utility projects; assigned projects are of a routine to moderately complex nature.
• Coordinating utility projects with various government agencies, developers, contractors, and City staff.
• Reviewing contractor and consultant pay requests.
• Handling citizen complaints and suggestions relating to Water Services projects.
• Working with Customer Service to review invoices for meter and capacity fee payments to Water Services.
• Attending and representing Water Services concerns at the Development Review Board, as assigned.
• Assisting developers, contractors, and the general public with City policies, procedures, and general problems that may come up in regard to a Water Services project.
• Reviewing environmental assessments for Water Services projects.
• Performing related duties associated with utility programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience in water/wastewater systems design, project management (including contract administration), plan reviews, or closely related engineering, inspection, or construction functions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license and certifications may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.

Desired experience and training includes:

• Design experience, especially as it relates to water, wastewater, and public works systems.
• Experience with WaterGEMS.
• Experience with SewerGEMS.
• Possession of a Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer license in Arizona.

Other requirements and working conditions include:

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Current compensation and benefits include:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts:
  Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.