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)

* 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)

* 39 hours of PTO front loaded

* Regular accrual starts on 7thpay period

* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

* Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

* Contribution rate of 12.00%

* 11 Paid Holidays

* Perform work with a greater purpose

* 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 existing structures for compliance with floodplain regulations and standards.

* Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Engineering Technician:

* High School diploma/GED (General Education Degree).

* One (1) or more years of floodplain management experience; high school level courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry preferably supplemented by college level course work or training in floodplain management principles and techniques.

* OR an…