Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: $95,325.08 - $141,510.54 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2500404
Division: Development Services
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description Summary

Under general direction of the Plan Review Manager, acts as the technical lead for the Plan Review Division; coordinates and participates in the conduct of complex engineering projects, including research and review for a variety of public works and water and wastewater utility capital improvements; performs case reviews for new developments to ensure compliance to City master plans, standards, and coordination with City capital improvement projects; assists with level-loading, work assignment, and coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; coordinates and administers contracts for professional services; and performs related work as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this position will be registered as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and/or Registered Land Surveyor (RLS), have seven or more years of experience in Civil Engineering Design and/or Civil Engineering Plan Review of Residential and Commercial/Industrial Projects and/or experience in Boundary and Subdivision survey design, layout and review, have at least one year experience supervising technical and professional staff, have at least one year experience in a municipal government environment and have a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field. The ideal candidate will also have experience as a mentor in the technical aspects of drainage and/or water and sewer review and/or analysis and design. Lastly, the ideal candidate will have some exposure to Floodplain Management and continuous improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and included. We understand that having employees who represent all aspects of our community drives us to deliver outstanding service. If you share our core values, passion and dedication, we would be excited to have you join Team Goodyear.
EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel Interview and may include a written assessment.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Performs, prepares, or responds to drafting, design calculations, technical reports, customer contacts, and fieldwork requests. Prepares or reviews engineering plans and reports and discusses technical issues by reading plans and reports, researching similar documentation, writing summary reports with recommendations, interpreting technical information, and responding to inquiries. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and city regulations.
• Coordinates projects with staff and developers by attending meetings, explaining City's position to developers, and evaluating other party's needs. Prepares letters, memos, specifications, and reports with clearly organized thoughts to communicate technical and controversial issues. Communicates with the general public; other city, state, and federal employees; vendors; management; consultants; and contractors; regarding different programs such as the Engineering Department design and plan approval process and capital improvement projects.
• Determines upon receipt of a project, the approach to be taken for completion, including elements assigned to subordinate personnel. Coordinates related workflow both within the city and with outside agencies. Leads others by assigning work; selecting work methods; answering questions; and reviewing and approving engineering plans, related documents, and other work performed by professionals and paraprofessionals. Reviews construction plans for grading, sewer, water, storm drains, dry utilities, retention basins, drainage structures, street improvements, and street lighting. Reviews master water, sewer, drainage, and traffic reports for compliance to City requirements.
• Resolves construction field problems by visiting site to understand scope of problem, interpreting construction drawings or specifications, analyzing issues and implications of resolution, and conveying solutions to personnel.
• Assists in coordinating work efforts of Civil Engineers and Engineering Technicians. May prioritize own work and prioritize and assign work to staff. Develops project specific requirements, procedures, and short- and long-term objectives regarding standards and design concepts.
• Operates a City vehicle to perform field reviews of projects as well as to meet with outside agencies and utility companies. Uses a computer to prepare reports, perform calculations, and prepare drawings. Prepares plans, specifications, and reports for distribution and/or mailing to other public agencies and departments. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master's degree-level of study or appropriate certification, Professional Engineer, Law Degree.
• Experience: Minimum five years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read state statutes, federal laws, technical reports and manuals, research papers, construction plans and specifications, correspondence, legal documents, ordinances, and property legal descriptions at a college level.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform math calculations such as advanced level algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, handouts, letters, and technical engineering reports at a college level.
• Managerial: Complex- Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.
• Budget Responsibility: Has no budgetary responsibility
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technicial Skills: Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Interactions at this level typically result in recommendations regarding policy development, changes in policy, and implementation of policies. Interactions at this level are typically concerned with providing communications at higher levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction.

12 Month Objectives
CITY OF GOODYEAR - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
12 MONTH PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Within the first month,

• Review and become familiar with the City's Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual, Standard Details, GYMaps, Electronic Plan Review program, MAG engineering standards and details, and become familiar with the City's master plans including; General Plan, Transportation Plan, Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP), and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Become familiar with and assist in the review and preparation of comments for an engineering and planning review.

2. Within the first 3 months,

• Complete multiple planning and engineering reviews under the direction of the Plan Review Manager.
• Represent the Development Services Department at multi-departmental meetings.

3. Within the first 6 months,

• Complete multiple planning and engineering reviews with minimal direction and convey comments orally to the Development Policy Committee and applicant groups.
• Coordinate and lead technical discussions with Engineering, Legal/Real Estate, Public Works, and Parks personnel, including leading the Technical Review Meetings.
• Become an active mentor on the technical aspects of drainage, water, sewer, etc., for team members (Engineers/Plan Reviewers/Project Managers) in the Engineering Department and other customer Departments.

4. Within the first 12 months,

• Become familiar with the program to update the City's Standard Details and Engineering Design Standards & Policies Manual (EDS&PM).
• Become familiar with local Floodplain Management practices.
• Provide general assistance as needed to the Plan Review Manager, the Deputy Director and/or Director.

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.29%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Describe your years of experience as a Civil Engineer or related field.

• No Experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9-10 years
• 11 years or more

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Are you currently a registered Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Registered Land Surveyor (RLS)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 1 year of experience as a mentor in Drainage and/or Water and Sewer analysis and design? If yes, please detail your experience in the box below.

• Yes
• No

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Comment:
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Do you have at least 1 year of experience working as an engineer in a municipal government environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 6 months experience with Floodplain Managment or Master Drainage Studies.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience in Civil Engineering Design and/or Civil Engineering Plan Review and/or Surveying Design and Review

• No Experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7 years or more

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Do you have at least 5 years' experience using modelling software related to the analysis or design of Stormwater Hydrology & Hydraulics, Water, Wastewater or a combination thereof? If yes, please detail your experience in the box below.

• Yes
• No

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Comment:
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Is there anything else that we should know about your education or experience as it relates to this position?
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