Engineering Specialist-Development Engineering

City of FlagstaffFlagstaff, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Every building permit, utility project, and construction effort within Flagstaff's Right-of-Way relies on careful coordination behind the scenes, and the Engineering Specialist is central to making that happen. In this role, you'll administer and process Right-of-Way permits while delivering excellent customer service to the utility companies and contractors who depend on a smooth, responsive permitting process. You'll also play a key role in maintaining the City's engineering records, coordinating construction plans, as-built drawings, and property dedications between Development Engineering and GIS. This position is a great fit for someone with a background in civil engineering or public works construction who is comfortable working with tools like GIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam, and who enjoys bringing precision and organization to a fast-moving development environment. 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. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on Friday, September 4th . Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Requirements

  • Two-year certificate from college or technical school in an engineering, construction, GIS or survey-related discipline.
  • Two years (2) of experience using computers, including CAD, GIS, and or construction/engineering permitting systems and processes.
  • Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Nice To Haves

  • background in civil engineering or public works construction
  • comfortable working with tools like GIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

  • Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Coordinates the tracking, filing and archiving of all construction plans, as-built plans and property dedications related to public improvements.
  • Coordinates with City of Flagstaff GIS to ensure that all of the above documents are transferred to GIS.
  • Processes Right-of-Way permits.
  • Responsible for development engineering-related public records requests along with the City Records Coordinator.
  • Conducts basic and well-defined review of building permit applications for engineering/public improvement-related items.
  • Coordinates with City of Flagstaff Finance in providing data relating to Fixed Asset Report.
  • Performs simple drafting associated with plotting including performing, assisting, and training other COF personnel in data reduction and drawing generation.
  • Assists the Traffic Section with reviews, research, field traffic counter layouts.
  • Responsible for proper and timely filing of all engineering maps, design drawings, and as-builts.
  • Performs administrative duties, as assigned to support the Development Engineering Section.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
  • 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
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