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Job Description
Posting Date
05/12/25Application Deadline
05/19/25Pay Range
$83000 $126500 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Flood Control DistrictAbout the Position
This position will perform a variety of professional civil engineering activities related to hydrology and hydraulics and serve as a subject matter expert for Flood Control District projects. These projects include construction/rehabilitation of flood control structures (dams levees bridges culverts and open channels) area drainage master studies floodplain use and rightofway permits and more. Projects may be inhouse or in collaboration with other government agencies contractors or the public. The employee will have the opportunity to utilize a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software both as a reviewer and in the development of new models.
About Us
Flood Control In a desert Absolutely!
Though Maricopa County is in a desert floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastestgrowing counties in the United States with over 200 people moving here daily!
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Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Bachelors degree in a workrelated engineering discipline such as but not limited to Civil Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Water Resources Engineering Hydrology or Fluid Mechanics
Two years of professional engineering work experience as a hydraulic engineer drainage design engineer water resources engineer or general civil engineer with a strong background in hydrology hydraulics and river mechanics
Registration as a professional engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment
We Also Value
Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification
Direct experience in reviewing and/or developing hydrologic and hydraulic models using HECRAS (1D and 2D) HECHMS HEC1 FLO2D EPA SWMM Bentley CulvertMaster and ArcGIS Pro
Job Contributions
Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic submittals for engineering design reports and plans specifications computer models calculations and results for all Flood Control District engineering and planning projects such as dam rehabilitation levee construction and repair bridges open channels capital improvement projects area drainage master studies/plans floodplain use permits rightofway permit etc.
Perform inhouse hydrologic and hydraulic analysis studies computer modeling and engineering design to support the Flood Control Districts projects
Ensure projects are in compliance with the Flood Control District and Maricopa County regulations as well as any regulations and requirements from FEMA USACE or other regulatory entities
Represent the Flood Control District in meetings with other governmental agencies consultants/contractors and the public as a subject matter expert responding to internal and external requests (including public records requests) and providing technical recommendations/assistance
Field reconnaissance may occasionally be part of this job to obtain the information related to hydrology and hydraulics
Perform other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customerfacing for all hours worked
Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
