Engineering Associate

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Manages and coordinates construction activities with contractors, developers, public agencies and technical support staff. Reviews plans and reports and provides customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Engineering Associate position at the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation & Mobility is responsible for reviewing and analyzing site plans, development proposals, and right-of-way permits to ensure compliance with department guidelines including United Development Code (UDC), Technical Standards Manual, and the American Disability Act (ADA).

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan Review (35%) - Essential

Reviews development packages, right-of-way permits application materials, and traffic control plans to ensure compliance with department, federal, state and local rules and regulations. Monitors workflow and assignments in EnerGov system to ensure timely responses. Ensures plans are filtered through other divisions for additional reviews (i.e., traffic engineering, real estate, floodplain etc). Highlights and suggests solutions to conflicts or discrepancies between submitted plans and regulatory requirements.

Technical Evaluation (30%) - Essential

Ensures the right-of-way permits and development plans comply with United Development Code (UDC), Technical Standards Manual, and Department of Transportation & Mobility standard specifications from detailed drawings. Analyzes, maintains, and tracks design review comments. Ensures timely reviews, and shares evaluation of pavement moratorium information and other operational restrictions with leadership or other departments.

Communication (20%) - Essential

Provides customer service by answering questions, researching information and problems, retrieving files and maps, providing permit application reviews, handling complaints and violations and identifying solutions. Corresponds with contractors, developers, and planning technician staff.

Data and Reporting (10%) - Essential

Prepares detailed review comments, reports, and correspondence outlining compliance issues and required revisions. Maintains records of permit applications, review status, and final decisions. Enters data into the database (Open Gov CarteGraph Asset Management).

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) - Non-Essential

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment

• All duties, responsibilities, and percentage of time listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate degree

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of directly related experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate degree

or a related field.

Work Experience:

Architecture, Construction Management, Urban PlanningPrior work experience in

Skills:

License/Certifications:

Languages:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Work experience with office software and data entry

Work experience in customer service

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Engineering Associate

Department Name:

Department of Transportation and Mobility

Department Link:

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility

FTE%:

100

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Minimum Hiring Salary: $24.16

Dependent upon experience, qualifications, and successful completion of any applicable job training

Full Hourly Range: $24.16 - 41.68 USD

In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer six weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-15-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.

Special Instructions:

Two (2) years of experience in planning, architecture, construction management, computer applications or related field.

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.