Senior Engineering Technician - Water Services Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and the vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. With more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments, the city of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Please join us in our mission as we attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce so they can provide exceptional services to our community.

The Water Services Department is seeking to hire a Senior Engineering Technician. In this role, you will perform a variety of Civil and Technical engineering work duties which may include:

• Area calculation and construction blueprint/plan interpretation,
• Estimating costs and assessments,
• Reviewing plans and maps,
• Issuing permits, and processing cash transactions.

Additionally, this position will require daily contact with customers in person and on the phone.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to read and comprehend simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

SALARY

Pay Range: $22.08 - $41.63 per hour.

Hiring Range: $22.08 - $32.62 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• 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

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in paraprofessional engineering work within the past three years.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 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.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Working conditions:

• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust may be required.
• Walking for prolonged periods, which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and KIVA/KIVA IMS applications.
• College Degree in engineering, math, business, or business administration.
• Water Distribution System Operator certifications.
• Experience in/with the following:
• Reading and interpreting plat maps, as-builts, quarter section maps, boundary books, etc.
• Providing high levels of customer service in person, over the phone, and using email.
• Plan review, electronic plan review and/or Water/Wastewater Plan review.
• Managing multiple professional services and construction contracts.
• Working with developers or contractors in the construction field.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.
• Reviewing site, traffic or signing and striping plans.
• Water, Sewer and/or ROW Field Construction.
• Performing basic mathematical computations.
• Reviewing less complex construction plans.
• Routing and tracking construction plans.
• Working in an addressing system.
• Reading and interpreting plans.
• Water Services Department.
• Field construction.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 24, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.