Flood Control District EngineerUnder 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.Typical DutiesInitiates and directs development of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house designed projects and projects performed by consultants for the DistrictOversee 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 requiredEstablishes schedule and budget for design and construction phases of District projectsActs 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 instrumentsConducts field inspections, provides quality assurance and construction administration for District led projectsReviews, approves, and signs subdivision and site development plans, cost estimates, for flood control related designs submitted by private developmentDevelop policies and procedures including the establishment of design criteria, specifications, and engineering standards that appear in the County's Drainage Criteria ManualHolds public meetings to discuss flood-related improvements and projectsResponds to flood emergenciesServes as Flood Director, as needed and oversees Flood Director/Flood Warning SystemSupports the Community Development Engineering Supervisor as determined by Administrator and Community Development DirectorPlans, organizes, and directs engineering activities and duties related to floodplain administration, compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, and management of District defined Local FloodplainsInspects, 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 areasPrepares designs, technical reports, sketches, and drawings, as needed and in consultation with the AdministratorPrepares project related procurement requests for qualifications, proposals, and/or bids, and evaluates submittals for adequacy, regulatory compliance, technical merit, and project approachReviews design projects for regulatory compliance, economic benefit, value engineering, technical issues, and sound engineering designManages consultant services including scopes of work, proposal evaluation, contract management, and technical review of emergency plansSupports development of grant applicationsRepresents the District with various agenciesRepresents the District in professional organizations and coordinates speaking engagements and other outreach activitiesLeads the updating of the District's Flood Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan and supports the overall annual District budgeting processEvaluates, reviews, and guides District staff in daily activitiesSupervises the County Hydrologist and other employees as assignedAssists with defense of the District in matters of civil tort liability, including expert testimonyServes 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 TeamPerforms other job-related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMust 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.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulicsPractices and techniques of positive supervisionSafety regulations and safe work practicesPrinciples and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal managementFlood control measures and their design and utilizationConstruction standards and protocolsSkill in: Effective and diplomatic resolution of problems, public relations, customer service, and public outreachCommunicating 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 employeesEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, other agencies, and the publicStrong written communicationMaintaining focus and staying calm in high-pressure and high-stress emergency situationsOrganization and adherence to detailAbility to: Exercise initiative and sound engineering judgment in planning and organizing work, completing assignments, and resolving problemsDemonstrate sound judgement and discretion in matters of policy, administrative, organizational, and personnel situationsOrganize, interpret, and present technical data in a manner understandable to non-technical staff and the publicDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the publicRemain current in knowledge required to perform assigned dutiesHandle 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