Engineering Technician - Flood Control

About the Position:

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For this position, the work environment is primarily field-based, with occasional office duties. Travel to outlying county locations, including Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, the Northern Arizona Strip, and other areas of Mohave County, may be required. Interaction with the public will occur both in the field and, occasionally, at the counter. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends and holidays off.

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.

Requires time spent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.

The ability to frequently lift 11 pounds up to 50 pounds.

About the Flood Division:

Our Mission

The mission of the Flood Control Division is to reduce the risks of death, personal injury, and property damage through the identification, regulation and remediation of flood hazards.

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Offer:

Paid Time Off (PTO):

* 10 Paid Holidays.

* 1 Floating Holiday.

* End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

* Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

* Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.

* Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

* Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.

* 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events

* Marketplace Discounts

* Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee Wellness Program

* Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.

* Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

* Assists the Floodplain Division supervisors and managers in their functions through conducting calculations, engineering research, subdivision, site plan and permit application review, floodplain determinations, hydrology analysis and review, and analyzing and providing recommendations in response to public inquiries, concerns and service requests.

* Inspects construction sites and makes floodplain elevation determinations.

* Prepares and monitors property floodplain information reports, floodplain use permits, elevation certificates, and any other documentation required for floodplain management.

* Prepares and monitors floodplain use permits.

* Prepare map exhibits, presentations and reports to related Floodplain Management using CAD, GIS and other presentation/graphics software

* Coordinates with State, Federal, and local regulatory authorities regarding permitting and development.

* Reviews proposed building permits for floodplain requirements.  

* Processes permit data in computerized system in coordination with other departments and divisions. Updates and researches databases.

* Assists Professional Engineers in evaluating drainage study submittals for accuracy.

* Answers questions regarding floodplain issues.

* Investigates and responds to complaints of floodplain regulation violations.

* Using standardized reporting formats, develops and prepares submittals to FEMA, Army Corp of Engineers, Arizona Department of Water Resources and other Federal, State and local jurisdictions for projects.

* Files and maintains records

* May lead special projects or programs including assisting with development of policies and procedures, training and/or supervision for assigned staff

* Guides, trains, reviews the work of, and oversees less experienced Engineering Technicians or others as assigned in learning, performing and completing job tasks which include, but not limited to, FEMA Preliminary Map review and comment, LOMR review and comment, outreach strategies and implementation, development of resolutions and or IGA's related to floodplain mapping and grant projects, base flood calculations, web map support and programming, grant reporting, research, etc.  

Reviews work for accuracy and compliance to established procedures.

* Prepares and advises on submittals for American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation, NFIP Community Assistance Visits (CAV), NFIP Community Rating System cycle verification (CRS) if applicable.

* Prepare and/or advise on preparation of exhibits, documentation and calculations for presentations, budget documents, outreach programs and federal and state grant programs.

* Completes complex reports, planning documents & presentations and assists with implementation for flood control study, outreach and ALERT projects with minimum supervision.

* Calculates base flood elevations, checks calculations of engineering technicians.

* Provides technical assistance to less experienced personnel as required.

* Inspects construction sites and…