About the Department

NATURE OF WORK: Develops and reviews traffic engineering/transportation management project design, plans, documents, standards, calculations, technical standards, and budget estimates as directed; coordinates, manages, and administers various County engineering programs and projects including coordination with other County departments, contractors, and outside agencies; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the department director; supervises and guides consultants and staff; manages and develops in-house design projects; manages project schedules; assists in the resolution of conflicts that arise during construction; presents technical information to various forums; and oversees project permitting, design, and inspections.  Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Position Duties

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Coordinates and administers various County engineering programs and projects as assigned; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; prioritizes and assigns projects, work activities, and resources; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; plans, directs and participates in preparing special engineering studies, calculations, and reports; prepares recommendations for improvements; seals in-house design plans and reports; works with County departments to identify and prioritize needs; formulates cost estimates and develops implementation strategies; researches, analyzes and prepares new funding source applications for department projects; ensures employees adhere to established work methods, techniques, specifications, procedures, schedules, and comply with applicable County policies; reviews needs with appropriate management staff and allocates resources accordingly; recommends and assists in the implementation of department goals and objectives; manages consultant, contractor, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget and schedule, and assesses completeness of work; serves as liaison for the department with other county departments, divisions, public and outside agencies and businesses; represents the department in various committees and work groups; handles inquiries and complaints from start through resolution in an efficient and timely manner; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; a Master’s Degree in engineering management, public administration, or business administration or six (6) years of experience, ideally in a management role.

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 (6) months of employment.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals with supervisory experience and/or industry certifications.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Civil Engineering principles, practices, and procedures;
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD);
• AASHTO “Green Book;”
• Basic computer applications;
• Modern office practices andprocedures;
• Data processing principles;
• Record keeping and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Projectmanagement;
• Leadership skill necessary to manage and develop a team;
• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

Ability to:

• read, write and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• understand complex verbal and written instructions;
• think critically, solve problems, and make decisions;
• plan and organizing complex and diverse projects;
• influence and lead the project teams to complete projects;
• delegate work efficiently;
• build and maintain a strong team;
• manage and resolve conflicts;
• work well with others;
• perform well under pressure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under limited supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls; some work may be performed outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions; other work may occur in confined spaces. May require travel, working early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills are important.