About the Department

Position Duties

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and inspects complex, County-wide capital construction and maintenance projects.
• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and managing project bids.

• Performs on-site inspections.
• Works closely with utilities, other government agencies and departments to execute the design, planning and construction of projects.

• Provides guidance, and oversight for all phases of a project, including initiation, monitoring, and close-out.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County requirements, codes and regulations. 
• Tracks project expenditures, reviews invoices for accuracy and consistency with contractual obligations, and recommends appropriate dispersals of allocated funds. 
• Maintains and updates project documentation and reports.
• Ensures project goals and contract requirements are met.
• Conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management; or related field.

Experience:  
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project management.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis. 

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of project management. 

• Contract administration principles and techniques.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Research, development, and recommendations.
• Establishing and maintaining a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make independent decisions.
• Provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating tact and diplomacy.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Interpret, apply, present, and explain technical data in a manner understandable to non-technical staff and public.
• Analyze complex plans and blueprints.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.  
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, and the general public.
• Protect confidential information and maintain discretion.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment, year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, dust fumes, mist and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, and walk on uneven ground. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Capable of occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Exempt 
Grade: 13 
Classification: At-Will  
Safety Sensitive: No

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

·  10 Paid Holidays Per Year
·  Annual Leave
·  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
·  Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
·  Life Insurance
·  Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
·  Retirement Plans
·  Sick Leave
·  Tuition Reimbursement Program
 
ELECTIVE COVERAGE

·  457 Deferred Compensation Program  
·  Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
·  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
·  Health Savings Account (HSA)
·  Short-Term Disability                                                                
·  Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
 
PLEASE NOTE

·      Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
·      Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
·      Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.
 

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Yavapai County Government

Address

1015 Fair Street

Room 338






Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone

(928) 771-3252

Website

https://yavapaiaz.gov/