Engineering Associate
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-23-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and cover letter at the time of the application.
Applications that do not include both documents by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Engineering Associate at the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department assists in reviewing permits and plans for conformance with City codes, policies, standards, manuals, and regulations to ensure quality site development and land division within the City.
The work is performed under the supervision of the Section Manager. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs an engineering review of site grading plans, drainage reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and geotechnical studies to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal standards.
- Conducts meetings with developers to discuss site demands or challenges. Conducts site visits and discusses construction requirements with contractors. Assists senior engineering associates with more complex projects. Assists Landscape Architect with landscaping plan review for compliance.
- Communicate permit and City code policy information through clear and effective communication channels with customers, partners, and stakeholders. Contributes to interdepartmental outreach events to developers and community stakeholders by providing departmental knowledge and engagement. Builds and maintains relationships with residents and partners. Delivers public presentations regarding development activities.
- Identifies projects that require floodplain use permits. Intakes, processes, and issues floodplain use permits. Processes, tracks, and files elevation certificates.
- Reviews final plats, assurance agreements, substitute assurance agreements and identifies required infrastructure items from the tentative plats. Processes the plats and tracks progress from review to recording of the plats. Oversees lot releases from the assurance agreements and ensures all proper inspections have been completed and all identified required infrastructure items have been constructed.
- Performs site visits and occasional inspections on projects that have been reviewed by the Site Engineering section. Checks construction progress for compliance with approved plans and code. Perform site visits and occasional inspections for landscaping to check for compliance to approved landscaping plans.
- Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate’s degree.
Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of Arizona.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J2011 - Engineering Associate
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.
Compensation Grade
G106
Hourly Range
$24.16 - 36.24 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Planning and Development Services Center
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
ABOUT US
Benefits: 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 twelve 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.
Citizenship: 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 Status.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability 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 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.
Recruiter Name
Dmitriy Adamia (101058)
Recruiter Email
ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.