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Join our team as an Engineering Assistant II in Pima Countys Regional Wastewater Reclamation (RWRD) Departments Technical Services and Engineering this role you will be tasked with technical challenges related to sewer system planning evaluation of sewer system capacity preliminary sewer system layout and design and capital improvement program and maintenance you are passionate about engineering and large and small construction projects and making a tangible impact on the communitys wastewater management this opportunity is perfect for you.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Works as leadership role for other engineering assistants or technicians;

• Reviews and resolves engineering problems in connection with standards and designs involved in maintaining and constructing public works and sanitary sewer facilities;

• Leads the work of engineering assistants and technicians engaged in the preparation and review of reports and designs;

• Completes or reviews drawings plans including profile estimates and preliminary reports for construction and improvement projects;

• Participates in the preparation and review of specifications and cost estimates;

• Prepares technical reports in connection with engineering projects;

• Analyzes alternatives to determine the most desirable routes locations and various design features for projects;

• Performs specific assigned tasks in connection with engineering analysis of sanitary sewer design and quantities estimating;

• Assists in the preparation of contracts which includes special and supplemental specifications;

• Conducts or reviews testing results and performs analysis to determine appropriate testing procedures for sanitary sewer improvements and excavation in rights-of-way;

• Performs research on construction materials testing procedures and analysis of specialty materials and products;

• Develops or revises standard details for sanitary sewer construction;

• Performs Utility Coordination tasks as assigned;

• Conducts intake and issuance of RWRD Construction Permits;

• Application of engineering principles to public works projects and systems;

• Computer-aided design and geographical information systems;

• Interpreting and utilizing engineering plans maps specifications and preparing reports;

• Application of engineering theory to resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of preregistration engineering experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience reviewing or creating civil piping mechanical or architectural plans.

• Minimum two (2) months experience in field services related to vertical or horizontal construction.

• Minimum one (1) year experience with any combination of the following or closely related software: AutoCAD Excel ArcInfo ArcGIS.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.