5334 - Engineering Assistant II

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Works as leadership role for other engineering assistants or technicians;

• Reviews and resolves engineering problems in connection with standards and designs involved in maintaining and constructing public works and sanitary sewer facilities;

• Leads the work of engineering assistants and technicians engaged in the preparation and review of reports and designs;

• Completes or reviews drawings, plans including profile, estimates and preliminary reports for construction and improvement projects;

• Participates in the preparation and review of specifications and cost estimates;

• Prepares technical reports in connection with engineering projects;

• Analyzes alternatives to determine the most desirable routes, locations and various design features for projects;

• Performs specific assigned tasks in connection with engineering analysis of sanitary sewer design and quantities estimating;

• Assists in the preparation of contracts which includes special and supplemental specifications;

• Conducts or reviews testing results and performs analysis to determine appropriate testing procedures for sanitary sewer improvements and excavation in rights-of-way;

• Performs research on construction materials testing procedures and analysis of specialty materials and products;

• Develops or revises standard details for sanitary sewer construction;

• Performs Utility Coordination tasks as assigned;

• Conducts intake and issuance of RWRD Construction Permits;

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Regional Wastewater Department and Pima County.

• Application of engineering principles to public works projects and systems;

• Computer aided design and geographical information systems;

• Interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps, specifications and preparing reports;

• Application of engineering theory to resolve problems

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of pre­registration engineering experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

1. Minimum one (1) year reviewing or creating civil, piping, mechanical, or architectural plans.
2. Minimum two (2) months field services related to vertical or horizontal construction.
3. Minimum one (1) year experience using any combination of the following or closely related software, AutoCAD, Excell, ArcInfo, ArcGIS.  

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.   

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; three-dimensional vision—ability to judge distance and space relationships; precise hand-eye coordination; ability to identify and distinguish colors; concentrated attention; standing; walking; repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; driving; sitting; talking; hearing.

Working Conditions: Varying, inclement outdoor weather conditions; office environment.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $60,487 - $84,682