County Engineer
Pinal County, Florence, AZ, United States
What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Ten Paid Holidays +
One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -
Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with
Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance -
Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the County Engineer performs professional engineering and management work of considerable difficulty managing the Engineering, Traffic, Flood Control & Drainage Sections in the Public Works Department; performs other work as required or assigned. The incumbent supervises the design and/or construction of transportation, traffic engineers, flood control and drainage projects, and other official County Public Works projects. The employee applies general goal and policy statements to resolve organizational and service delivery problems. The incumbent has Arizona State statutory responsibilities and must comply with all requirements. The employee has considerable latitude in administering a complex and/or sensitive area of responsibility. Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring budgets, establishing goals, administering personnel policies, fulfilling statutory requirements, and formulating functional policies and procedures. The recommendations and decisions made affect the administration and management of major programs and/or services and attainment of goals.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Directs the planning, estimating, design and construction of official County Public Works engineering, transportation, traffic engineering, flood control and drainage projects.
Review, comment, and ensure development plans conform to PWD standards, policies, and procedures.
Directs assigned PWD managers and staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision, assign duties, responsibilities, resources, and scope of authority, meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues, and review work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems.
Supervises the preparation and review of contract drawings and documents.
Supervises the preparation, revision, updating, and distribution of the department’s standards on details and specifications, estimating, and preparation of project specifications.
Monitor assigned section operations, identify problems, interpret concerns, define desired results, and develop solutions, determine scope and priorities of programs and projects, direct construction projects, and manage contracts.
Evaluates design and cost proposals for public works projects and Statement of Qualifications submitted by consultants and/or contractors.
Evaluates local transportation systems and regional transportation issues, reviews and approves transportation plans, assure effective communication and coordination of transportation planning issues and strategies with other departments, regional organizations, the Pinal County Transportation Advisory Committee (PC-TAC), and outside agencies, and assure project deadlines and performance standards are met.
Reviews technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy, identify and correct errors and inconsistencies in documents and reports, and review and improve PWD policies and procedures.
Explains nature of assigned PWD programs and interpret policies, procedures, and services to clients and the general public.
Interviews and selects, and negotiates contracts with consulting engineers.
Writes analytical, often complex, reports.
Ensure manuals, standards, and policies are current and accurate.
Trains new and existing staff on work methods to ensure conformance with accepted standards.
Actively participates in career and critical skill development with subordinates and across the department taking on an informal and possibly a formalized mentoring role, where appropriate.
Conducts staff meetings.
Coordinates consultants submittal review and meeting with other branches and departments.
Accurate and often communication with Deputy Director and Director on potentially political or escalating issues from PW Sections.
Keeps current, accurate records on each working project.
Administers service contracts between the County and vendors, consultants, etc.
Writes or oversees the writing of Request for Statement of Qualifications to solicit interest in work from consulting engineers.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Represents the Public Works Department to local communities, consulting firms, the general public, coordinate/facilitate Public Works activities with public service needs.
Perform other related duties as required.
Position Specific Duties
The incumbent must meet and carry out all federal, state, county and industry requirements, assuming responsibilities and fulfilling all the duties defined by Arizona transportation and flood control statutes A.R.S. §§ 11, 32 and 48, and assure effectiveness of transportation infrastructure, engineering, flood control, and financial services for the public.
The incumbent shall maintain all mandatory licenses, certifications and/or training requirements of the position.
Evening and weekend work will be required as part of the duties of the County Engineer.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of A.R.S. §§ 11, 32 and 48 statutory requirements and scope of work assigned to the County Engineer position.
Knowledge of established civil engineering principles, methods, and techniques related to professional disciplines.
Knowledge of laws and regulations, which pertain to construction, repair, and maintenance of County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, skill training and management.
Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and Local construction, roads, community development policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of materials testing processes, techniques, and assessment.
Knowledge of Pinal County Policies and Procedures.Knowledge of record keeping, file maintenance and report writing principles.
Skill in computer operations and applications.
Skill in preparing and maintaining reports and records.
Skill in developing, analyzing, and implementing operational systems.
Skill in measuring project performance in relation to established time frames, schedules, and activities.
Skill in reviewing construction design plans.
Skill in reading, analyzing, and preparing reports regarding cost analysis.
Skill in conducting, assessing, and analyzing construction materials testing.
Skill in applying the principles of management, administration, and supervision.
Skill in the use of personal computers, engineering applications, and data management softwares in performing duties.
Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.
Ability to keep abreast of changes in scientific knowledge and engineering technology and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, co-workers, contractors and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone.
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material written in the English language.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to design and construction schedules.
Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to prepare written documents such as work write-ups, change orders, environmental reports, reports on funding and program activities, and other correspondence.
Ability to apply Federal, State, County, and Local construction, roads, community development policies and procedures, and safety rules and regulations to construction/maintenance projects.
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Physical Demands
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.
This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
Typical hiring salary up to $171,000.00 based on qualifications and experience.
Notice to Applicants
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
Pre-employment screening includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
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If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Ten Paid Holidays +
One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -
Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with
Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance -
Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the County Engineer performs professional engineering and management work of considerable difficulty managing the Engineering, Traffic, Flood Control & Drainage Sections in the Public Works Department; performs other work as required or assigned. The incumbent supervises the design and/or construction of transportation, traffic engineers, flood control and drainage projects, and other official County Public Works projects. The employee applies general goal and policy statements to resolve organizational and service delivery problems. The incumbent has Arizona State statutory responsibilities and must comply with all requirements. The employee has considerable latitude in administering a complex and/or sensitive area of responsibility. Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring budgets, establishing goals, administering personnel policies, fulfilling statutory requirements, and formulating functional policies and procedures. The recommendations and decisions made affect the administration and management of major programs and/or services and attainment of goals.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Directs the planning, estimating, design and construction of official County Public Works engineering, transportation, traffic engineering, flood control and drainage projects.
Review, comment, and ensure development plans conform to PWD standards, policies, and procedures.
Directs assigned PWD managers and staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision, assign duties, responsibilities, resources, and scope of authority, meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues, and review work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems.
Supervises the preparation and review of contract drawings and documents.
Supervises the preparation, revision, updating, and distribution of the department’s standards on details and specifications, estimating, and preparation of project specifications.
Monitor assigned section operations, identify problems, interpret concerns, define desired results, and develop solutions, determine scope and priorities of programs and projects, direct construction projects, and manage contracts.
Evaluates design and cost proposals for public works projects and Statement of Qualifications submitted by consultants and/or contractors.
Evaluates local transportation systems and regional transportation issues, reviews and approves transportation plans, assure effective communication and coordination of transportation planning issues and strategies with other departments, regional organizations, the Pinal County Transportation Advisory Committee (PC-TAC), and outside agencies, and assure project deadlines and performance standards are met.
Reviews technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy, identify and correct errors and inconsistencies in documents and reports, and review and improve PWD policies and procedures.
Explains nature of assigned PWD programs and interpret policies, procedures, and services to clients and the general public.
Interviews and selects, and negotiates contracts with consulting engineers.
Writes analytical, often complex, reports.
Ensure manuals, standards, and policies are current and accurate.
Trains new and existing staff on work methods to ensure conformance with accepted standards.
Actively participates in career and critical skill development with subordinates and across the department taking on an informal and possibly a formalized mentoring role, where appropriate.
Conducts staff meetings.
Coordinates consultants submittal review and meeting with other branches and departments.
Accurate and often communication with Deputy Director and Director on potentially political or escalating issues from PW Sections.
Keeps current, accurate records on each working project.
Administers service contracts between the County and vendors, consultants, etc.
Writes or oversees the writing of Request for Statement of Qualifications to solicit interest in work from consulting engineers.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Represents the Public Works Department to local communities, consulting firms, the general public, coordinate/facilitate Public Works activities with public service needs.
Perform other related duties as required.
Position Specific Duties
The incumbent must meet and carry out all federal, state, county and industry requirements, assuming responsibilities and fulfilling all the duties defined by Arizona transportation and flood control statutes A.R.S. §§ 11, 32 and 48, and assure effectiveness of transportation infrastructure, engineering, flood control, and financial services for the public.
The incumbent shall maintain all mandatory licenses, certifications and/or training requirements of the position.
Evening and weekend work will be required as part of the duties of the County Engineer.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of A.R.S. §§ 11, 32 and 48 statutory requirements and scope of work assigned to the County Engineer position.
Knowledge of established civil engineering principles, methods, and techniques related to professional disciplines.
Knowledge of laws and regulations, which pertain to construction, repair, and maintenance of County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related facilities.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, skill training and management.
Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and Local construction, roads, community development policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of materials testing processes, techniques, and assessment.
Knowledge of Pinal County Policies and Procedures.Knowledge of record keeping, file maintenance and report writing principles.
Skill in computer operations and applications.
Skill in preparing and maintaining reports and records.
Skill in developing, analyzing, and implementing operational systems.
Skill in measuring project performance in relation to established time frames, schedules, and activities.
Skill in reviewing construction design plans.
Skill in reading, analyzing, and preparing reports regarding cost analysis.
Skill in conducting, assessing, and analyzing construction materials testing.
Skill in applying the principles of management, administration, and supervision.
Skill in the use of personal computers, engineering applications, and data management softwares in performing duties.
Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.
Ability to keep abreast of changes in scientific knowledge and engineering technology and utilize such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, co-workers, contractors and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone.
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material written in the English language.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to design and construction schedules.
Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to prepare written documents such as work write-ups, change orders, environmental reports, reports on funding and program activities, and other correspondence.
Ability to apply Federal, State, County, and Local construction, roads, community development policies and procedures, and safety rules and regulations to construction/maintenance projects.
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Physical Demands
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.
This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
Typical hiring salary up to $171,000.00 based on qualifications and experience.
Notice to Applicants
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
Pre-employment screening includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
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