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City of Phoenix · 4 hours ago

Chief Engineering Technician - Public Transit Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26.83/hr - $45.89/hr

5+ years exp

City of Phoenix is the largest member of the Valley Metro regional transit system, providing residents with essential transit services. The Chief Engineering Technician will manage specialized engineering functions related to infrastructure design and facility improvements within the Public Transit Department.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site inspections of transit pads, bus bays, accessible ramps, sidewalks, handrails, and retaining walls using MAG, City of Phoenix, and ADAAG standards for conformance

Manages and assists with the development of the 5 year capital improvement program (CIP) for transit furniture/refurbishment program with use of Graphic Information System (GIS) database

Investigates and identifies future bus stop locations in conjunction with transit service planners to meet the needs of ongoing service improvements

Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for street related construction projects as related to transit pads and bus bays, including required utility permits

Provides contract oversight assistance for multiple facility service contracts

Reviews plans and specifications of public works construction projects to assure adherence to City standard details and specifications and other governmental agency requirements

Prepares technical charts, diagrams and transportation research concepts designed by professional consultants for use in presentations to transportation committees

Interprets and communicates City and Federal Regulations to the public

Investigates and responds directly to citizen concerns/complaints received through city management, the regional Customer Assistance System (CAS), and city website

Qualification

Paraprofessional engineeringCivil engineering experienceGraphic Information System (GIS)ADA compliance knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelContract oversightTechnical chart preparationCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Five years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work

Including two years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience (or one year at the level of Senior Engineering Technician)

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Supervisory experience

Experience using Graphic Information System (GIS) databases

Experience using Microsoft Excel for expense and data tracking

Experience reading and interpreting maps, graphs, charts, and plans

Experience using Microsoft Excel for managing and preparing technical data

Experience with contract oversight assistance for multiple facility service contracts

Experience preparing technical charts, diagrams, and layouts for use in presentations

Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications of street related projects to assure adherence to City standard details, specifications, and other governmental agency requirements

Experience performing on-site inspections of transit pads, bus bays, accessible ramps and sidewalks using MAG, City of Phoenix, and ADAAG standards for conformance

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Company

City of Phoenix

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Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.

Founded in 1867

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.phoenix.gov/

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