Civil Engineer III – Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City is offering a $7,500 hiring incentive to new hires for Civil Engineer III which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55.

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Civil Engineer III manages consultants, supervises City staff, and performs project management duties for the Street Transportation Department Development Coordination Group.  Duties include project design, cost estimating, construction administration, and supervision of design activities; oversee compliance with standards, contracts, construction plans, and specifications for CIP projects in the City's municipal infrastructures; perform project management oversight for long range transportation planning studies and funding strategies; and participate and advise on City initiated Infrastructure Financing programs.  

Additional duties include:

• Overseeing design and construction of both federally and locally funded CIP projects outside of the right-of-way.
• Producing, reading, reviewing, and interpreting plans and drawings.
• Producing and reviewing cost estimates.
• Producing and interpreting project specifications.
• Advising on technical aspects of project design and construction documents.
• Writing correspondence to vendors and consultants.
• Reviewing construction document submittals.
• Material submittals and pay estimates.
• Preparing documentation for senior City staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient using Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and practices used in municipal Right-of-Way construction projects.
• Consultant oversight experience in administering transportation studies and designs.

SALARY

$70,969.60 - $107,910.40 annually.  Candidates may be hired up to $107,910.40 depending upon qualifications.  

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering or architecture.
• One year of experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering degree.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer with proficiency in civil engineering by the end of the probationary period.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Project management experience in complex capital improvement projects.
• Experience managing consultants and contractor staff for CIP projects.
• Civil Engineering design experience related to construction on municipal facilities.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer registration preferred.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes December 5, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one-time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://www.phoenix.gov/hr/current-jobs/ by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Civil Engineer III: Job Code 20230, ID # 47455

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