Utility Coordinator (Principal Engineering Technician) - Street Transportation Department
About The Position
The Street Transportation Department, Utility Coordination section, is seeking a Utility Coordinator (Principal Engineering Technician) to perform difficult, complex, and technical paraprofessional engineering duties. This position will supervise a team of various levels of engineering technicians who review dry utility plans, proposing installation in City rights of way (ROW) in accordance with department policy. In addition to utility plan review, this position and team perform utility coordination duties for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) including paving, storm drain, streetlights, sidewalk, water, and sewer. Work is performed under the supervision of a Plan Review Coordinator, or another supervisor who reviews work based on codes and compliance. Work location: Phoenix City Hall 200 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- Proactive and engaged individual that will apply City of Phoenix standards, policies and requirements to new development, City's Right-of-Way (ROW) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) construction projects.
- Understanding of City of Phoenix Human Resources related policies.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to multitask, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the installation of dry utilities in the City's Right-of-Way (ROW) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) construction.
- Underground utility construction with demonstrated ability to communicate with Project Managers, city contractors, and utility contractors.
- Conducting civil plan reviews, adhering to city codes, with an understanding of storm drain, streetlights, sidewalk, water, and sewer.
- Interpret GIS maps, digital maps, and civil engineering plans or drawings.
- Extract and manipulate data to create reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Provide seamless customer service with a willingness to assist internal and external customers daily.
- Work cooperatively and meet regularly with operating staff, engineering staff, consultants, and contractors to discuss utility asset management principles and requirements.
- Six years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work, including three years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience
- One year of experience at the level of Chief Engineering Technician, or Chief Drafting Technician.
- Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience managing, supervising, or leading a team.
- Two years of experience coordinating or managing capital improvement projects (CIP).
- Three years of experience creating reports and documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Three years of experience that displays a demonstrated ability to work with strict deadlines.
- Five years of experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting civil engineering and dry utility plans.
- Utilizing electronic permitting systems.
- City codes and GIS systems.
- Compiling and analyzing data.
- Providing excellent customer service while working in a team environment.
- Serving as a liaison to internal city departments, development community, contractors, vendors and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of various levels of engineering technicians who review dry utility plans
- Propose installation in City rights of way (ROW) in accordance with department policy
- Perform utility coordination duties for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) including paving, storm drain, streetlights, sidewalk, water, and sewer
Benefits
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for 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
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
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