1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $78000 - $88000

Grade: T2

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

As part of the Planning and Engineering Section the Land Development Engineer manages and reviews land development proposals to maintain and enhance the value of State Trust Land. Under the supervision of the Section Manager this position applies professional civil and environmental engineering expertise to a diverse range of moderate-to-complex projects. This role focuses on infrastructure assessments site plan reviews and multi-agency coordination to ensure that land use entitlementsincluding drainage utilities and transportationalign with Department goals.

-Engineering Review & Value Enhancement: Evaluate engineering plans reports and studies associated with sales leases mineral extractions and right-of-way easements. Ensure designs retain or enhance land value.
-Infrastructure & Land Use Assessment: Conduct and review assessments for on-site/off-site drainage water/wastewaterinfrastructure andcapacity dry utilities and transportation access to support land use entitlements (zoning) and parcel disposition.
-Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Manage permit applications and reports for state and federal requirements including Clean Water Act (Sections) FEMA studies (CLOMR/LOMR) and ADWR dam safety inspections.
-Project Management: Manage complex project caseloads including developing scopes of work consultant selection internal/external coordination and preparing summaries for management.
-Regional Stakeholder Representation: Represent the Department as a primary stakeholder in regional projects coordinating with agencies such as ADOT ADEQ ADWR cities and counties to align with regional engineering policies.
-GIS Analysis & Communication: Utilize ArcGIS to prepare evaluative maps and effectively communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences and decision-makers.
-Process Improvement: Evaluate processes and apply Arizona Management System principles to identify efficiencies and develop and/or update standard work procedures.
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
-The principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering as applied to urban land development hydrology/hydraulics and survey
-Topographic land status and hydrological maps and aerial imagery to evaluate proposed development on or adjacent to State Trust land; ability to interpret legal descriptions of land parcels
-Traffic circulation concepts and associated rights-of-way requirements
-Federal State and local statutes regulations standards policies and procedures applicable to engineering infrastructure (Roadways Drainage Water Distribution System Wastewater System and Dry Utilities) and Permits ( 401/404 CWA Floodplain Land Use Permits)

Skilled In:
-Strong comprehension written and verbal communication
-Standard office software programs (Word Excel PowerPoint ArcGIS Salesforce etc.)
-Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic models (HEC-HMS HEC-RAS FLO2D Rational Method Analysis)
-Locating information and conducting research of assessors records title reports and ALTA Surveys long-range and current planning documents zoning ordinances and ASLD electronic file contents (OASIS PALMS parcel viewer and Salesforce)

Ability To:
-Present complex engineering concepts in written verbal or graphic format tointernal and external stakeholders
-Develop a project scope of work and procure outside consultants track milestones and work product deliveries manage project budgets coordinate internal and external team members
-Assess and prioritize multiple tasks projects and demands and execute on deliverables
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers and external stakeholders
-Work independently and problem-solve to develop options for management consideration
-Research and analyze data to make logical recommendations
-Read understand and review site plans and engineering plans

Minimum of two years of professional engineering experience in land development or hydrology/hydraulic experience is preferred. One Year of experience may be substituted with an advanced degree.
Masters degree in engineering hydrology or related discipline and/or 8 years of related professional experience.

Bachelors degree in a related discipline such as civil or environmental engineering or construction management with an emphasis in land development.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (learn morehere).
Other Leaves - Bereavement civic duty and military
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable health insurance plan including medical dental life and disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance work including remote work should be performed within work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

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Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.