Civil Engineer​/Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

Position: Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works
Qualifications

CIVIL ENGINEER / SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER - PUBLIC WORKS

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

The Engineering Division is recruiting for four openings, two in the Water Engineering Section managing water and wastewater related infrastructure projects, one in the Capital Improvement Program Design Section as a project manager and one in the Technical Services Section to manage the City's Pavement Management Program.

Pay Grade

Civil Engineer: 113

Senior Civil Engineer: 116

Annual Salary Range

Civil Engineer: $71,800 - $105,900

Senior Civil Engineer: $89,600 - $132,100

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day

* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.

* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums

* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month

* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year

* Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

* Senior Civil Engineer Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave

* Civil Engineer Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Engineering

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902390

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position performs a variety of project management functions for complex engineering projects. Manages projects from conception to design completion and preconstruction phase. Develops and monitors project budgets. Coordinates with City departments, outside consultants and contractors, and residents/business owners. Performs design review, construction procurement, field review, and site visits. Senior Civil Engineer provides direct supervision to assigned staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

* Interprets and provides technical reviews of plans and specifications for projects as well as engineering solutions in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

* Manage all aspects of Capital Improvement Program project delivery.

* Prepares cost estimates and project budgets.

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with consultants, contractors, other City employees, management, public, and vendors to complete projects.

* Provides technical support and recommendations to City management in engineering-related areas involving water, wastewater, streets, transportation, storm drain, structural, building systems and parks.

* Participates in consultant or contractor qualifications-based selection; evaluates consultant proposals and negotiates scope and fees for public infrastructure projects within defined budget

* Administers contracts to prepare studies, reports, plans and specifications for permitting, bidding and construction; prepares addendums during bidding, answers bidders' questions and evaluates bids

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Civil Engineer:

2 years of experience in civil engineering, project management or related experience.

Senior Civil Engineer:

4 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.

Professional Licensure and/or

Certifications:

Civil Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer

* Valid Driver's License

Senior Civil Engineer

* Professional Engineer (PE) License in Arizona or reciprocity within 6 months

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

* Criminal history review

* Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

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