District Engineer- Flood Control District (0526)

Coconino County; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coconino County Flood Control District seeks an experienced District Engineer to manage civil engineering, project management, and supervision of District personnel. The role partners with consulting engineers and the Hydrologist to implement FEMA directives and County drainage standards.

Responsibilities include directing design and construction, establishing budgets, maintaining records, reviewing private development plans, and leading flood mitigation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer with Arizona licensure or eligible for reciprocity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s in civil engineering with five years of progressively responsible experience in hydraulics, hydrology, drainage and flood control; two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, specs, and cost estimates for District projects.
• Oversee in-house and consultant engineering and construction for District projects.
• Establish schedules and budgets for design and construction phases.
• Manage records, maps, GIS data and as-built documents for District assets.
• Review plans for regulatory compliance and economic benefit.
• Lead district planning, grant support, and public outreach activities.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Public outreach

Policies & procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

FLO-2D

Job description

Under general supervision of the Flood Control District Administrator, performs civil engineering, project management, and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in managing capital projects and directing the activities of Flood Control District (District) personnel.

The Coconino County Flood Control District Engineer understands and embraces the breadth and complexity of flood control projects. The District Engineer works very closely with a set of consulting engineering firms that have a long history of supporting the District with achieving its goals and attaining national recognition. The District Engineer also supervises and works closely with the District’s Hydrologist to implement the directives of the National Flood Insurance Program and the County’s Drainage Criteria Manual.

District Engineer- FCD Broucher

• Initiates and directs development of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house designed projects and projects performed by consultants for the District
• Oversee both in-house and consultant-performed engineering and construction of District projects including direction of quality control (in-house engineered projects) and/or quality assurance (consultant engineered projects) activities when required
• Establishes schedule and budget for design and construction phases of District projects
• Acts as the custodian of the digital and paper records and data property of the District relating to mapping, surveying, and engineering, including GIS databases, as-built construction plans and documents, and legal property instruments
• Conducts field inspections, provides quality assurance and construction administration for District led projects
• Reviews, approves, and signs subdivision and site development plans, cost estimates, for flood control related designs submitted by private development
• Develop policies and procedures including the establishment of design criteria, specifications, and engineering standards that appear in the County’s Drainage Criteria Manual
• Holds public meetings to discuss flood-related improvements and projects
• Responds to flood emergencies
• Serves as Flood Director, as needed and oversees Flood Director/Flood Warning System
• Supports the Community Development Engineering Supervisor as determined by Administrator and Community Development Director
• Plans, organizes, and directs engineering activities and duties related to floodplain administration, compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, and management of District defined Local Floodplains
• Inspects, studies, analyzes, and formulate proposals and qualifications to address flooding issues and concerns within Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated floodplains and post-wildfire flood areas
• Prepares designs, technical reports, sketches, and drawings, as needed and in consultation with the Administrator
• Prepares project related procurement requests for qualifications, proposals, and/or bids, and evaluates submittals for adequacy, regulatory compliance, technical merit, and project approach
• Reviews design projects for regulatory compliance, economic benefit, value engineering, technical issues, and sound engineering design
• Manages consultant services including scopes of work, proposal evaluation, contract management, and technical review of emergency plans
• Supports development of grant applications
• Represents the District with various agencies
• Represents the District in professional organizations and coordinates speaking engagements and other outreach activities
• Leads the updating of the District’s Flood Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan and supports the overall annual District budgeting process
• Evaluates, reviews, and guides District staff in daily activities
• Supervises the County Hydrologist and other employees as assigned
• Assists with defense of the District in matters of civil tort liability, including expert testimony
• Serves as District Administrator when Administrator has assigned.
• Plans for reports on, and facilitates recovery from major flood & post-wildfire flood events in concert with the Administrator and the District Team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential functions include but not limited to driving, working with and around others; working with frequent interruptions; repetitive (hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder) motion for computer work; visual acuity (near and far) for computer work and working with applicants; color vision for working with computer screen; hearing and speech for ordinary and conversations and training; touch for computer work.

Must be a Registered Professional Engineer. If not currently a Registered Professional Engineer within the State of Arizona, then must become so within 6 months or be eligible for reciprocity if registered in a state other than Arizona. Must become a Certified Flood Plain Manager within 18 months.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years of progressively responsible engineering experience with strong background in Hydrology & Hydraulics, Drainage and Flood Control, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of in-depth hydrological engineering knowledge and practical engineering experience, as well as supervisory/coaching experience and leadership vision. For an ideal candidate, the District seeks a professional with knowledge of a wide range of flood mitigation/control measures, including measures such as channels, storm drain systems, detention/retention basins, berms, and flood retarding/dam structures and understands and can fully utilize hydrological modeling using various software tools including FLO2-D and HEC RAS. Importantly, the District Engineer has experience leading during flood emergencies and specifically with rain & stream gauges and flood emergency notification systems. Furthermore, having experience communicating with elected officials, funding agencies and partners, and engaging with the public to secure project support are key attributes.

This position is exempt from overtime.

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulics
• Practices and techniques of positive supervision
• Safety regulations and safe work practices
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal management
• Flood control measures and their design and utilization
• Construction standards and protocols

Skill in:

• Effective and diplomatic resolution of problems, public relations, customer service, and public outreach
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone/video conference with elected officials, public and employees
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, other agencies, and the public
• Strong written communication
• Maintaining focus and staying calm in high-pressure and high-stress emergency situations
• Organization and adherence to detail

Ability to:

• Exercise initiative and sound engineering judgment in planning and organizing work, completing assignments, and resolving problems
• Demonstrate sound judgement and discretion in matters of policy, administrative, organizational, and personnel situations
• Organize, interpret, and present technical data in a manner understandable to non-technical staff and the public
• 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
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion alwaysAct with courtesy, tact, and diplomacyDevelop and implement policies and proceduresWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyFollow written and verbal instructions