COUNTY ENGINEER

at Apache County in Saint Johns, Arizona, United States

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general supervision, perform work of considerable difficulty in the location, design, and construction of public works projects; performs related work as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• supervises the Engineering and Sign/Stripping divisions;
• plans, directs, coordinates and reviews all engineered road, bridge, and improvement projects;
• conducts field inspections, provides quality control and construction management; reviews, approves, and signs subdivision and site development plans, cost estimates, drainage designs and final plats;
• develops policies and procedures;
• represents the department with various agencies;
• prepares and administers divisional budgets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable Knowledge of:

• civil engineering principles and practices;
• roadway, bridge, and drainage engineering design and construction;
• surveying principles and practices;
• laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing land use and development.

Working Knowledge of:

• supervisory practices and techniques;
• safety regulations and safe work practices;
• governmental budgeting and fiscal management policies and procedures;
• computer operations as applied to engineering design and construction;
• testing procedures used in road construction and maintenance;
• traffic control systems and design and utilization.

Ability to:

• organize and direct complex engineering design projects;
• represent the County in public discussions and make presentations;
• develop and implement policies and procedures;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
• follow written and verbal instructions;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience in related field including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, any combination of educations, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must be a registered P.E. within the state of Arizona.

(Position is unclassified service and FLSA exempt.)

This position’s annual pay is $94,728. – $142,092. (Salary commensurate with experience)

ALL POSITIONS MUST HAVE AN APACHE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.