Water Services Plan Reviewer

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a Water Services Plan Reviewer to help plan, review, and deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure for our growing community. You will collaborate with developers, engineers, and City staff to ensure compliance with standards and policies, serving the public and shaping Flagstaff's future.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, modeling, preparing WSIA reports, and coordinating utility projects with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years in water/wastewater design or plan reviews.
• Valid driver's license required; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Review plats, construction plans, and design reports for conformance to City standards and policies.
• Research and prepare utility staff background and recommendation reports.
• Proficiency with the City’s water and sewer hydraulic models.
• Prepare information and calculations for Water Sewer Impact Analysis (WSIA).
• Act as project manager on utility projects of routine to moderately complex scope.

Skills

Customer service

Plan reviews

Project management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a related field

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Flagstaff's Water Infrastructure—One Project at a Time!

Join our Water Services team and play a vital role in planning, reviewing, and delivering the essential water and wastewater infrastructure that supports our growing community. As a Water Services Plan Reviewer, you’ll collaborate with developers, engineers, contractors, government agencies, and City staff to ensure projects meet engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and City policies. From reviewing technical plans and managing utility projects to providing exceptional customer service and representing Water Services throughout the development process, you’ll help deliver reliable infrastructure that protects public health, supports sustainable growth, and makes a lasting impact on the Flagstaff community. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve. This position is open until filled.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Reviews plats, construction plans, and design reports submitted by the developer's engineers for conformance to City standards and specifications, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and generally accepted engineering principles as well as policies prescribed by the Water Services Director.
• Researches and prepares utility staff background and recommendation reports.
• Proficiency with the City’s water and sewer hydraulic models.
• Prepares technical information and performs calculations for inclusion into the Water Sewer Impact Analysis (WSIA) developer reports for review by the Engineering Section Director.
• Acts as project manager on utility projects; assigned projects are of a routine to moderately complex nature.
• Coordinates utility projects with various government agencies, developers, contractors, and City staff.
• Reviews contractor and consultant pay requests.
• Handles citizen complaints and suggestions relating to Water Services projects.
• Works with Customer Service to review invoices for meter and capacity fee payments to Water Services.
• Attends and represents Water Services concerns at the Development Review Board, as assigned.
• Assists developers, contractors, and the general public with City policies, procedures, and general problems that may come up in regard to a Water Services project.
• Reviews environmental assessments for Water Services projects.
• Performs related duties associated with utility programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience in water/wastewater systems design, project management (including contract administration), plan reviews, or closely related engineering, inspection, or construction functions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license and certifications may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.

Desired Experience and Training

• Design experience, especially as it relates to water, wastewater, and public works systems.
• Experience with WaterGEMS
• Experience with SewerGEMS
• Possession of a Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer license in Arizona

Other Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Current Compensation and Benefits

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes Best-in-class Benefits And An Annual Salary Of $71,260.80 - $99,424.00, Based On The Candidate's Qualifications And Experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!

The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.

Insurance

Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.

Retirement

Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer.