Chief Engineering Technician U7 - Office of the City Engineer

ABOUT THIS POSITION Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture.

It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services.

Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Office of the City Engineer (OCE) is currently seeking a Chief Engineering Technician to join its Central Records team.

This role is essential in guiding Engineering Technicians to efficiently fulfill requests and archive Capital Improvement Project (CIP) records in Unifier.

The selected candidate will provide training, develop process improvements, and implement strategies to increase the output of requested As-builts, rights-of-way (ROW), record drawing plans, storm-drain plans, quarter-section maps, and other CIP documentation.

This position will seek innovative methods, and work with a sense of urgency, to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Central Records team.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: * Communicating orally with other employees, plan holders, and the public by telephone and in a one-to-one, face-to-face setting.

* Reading and interpreting storm drain, right-of-way, quarter-section maps, engineering drawings, and specifications for construction control purposes.

* Working with Project Managers to develop scopes and input data into relevant systems.

* Researching records and files for accurate information regarding construction drawings and reviews.

* Ensuring conformance to public standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATE * Proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Adobe.

* Excellent communication skills, strong customer service abilities, and effective teamwork capabilities.

* Strong decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and perform well under pressure.

* Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to the installation of dry utilities within the City's rights-of-way (ROW), public utility easements (PUE) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) construction.

* Knowledge of City codes and policies regarding underground utility construction, with the ability to effectively communicate with Project Managers, City contractors, utility designers, and other contractors.

SALARY Pay Range: $26.83 to $45.89 per hour.

Hiring Range: $26.83 to $37.76 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.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 054.

If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

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* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

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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 007 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * 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). * 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.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: * Three years of experience in: * Reviewing, researching, reading, and interpreting civil engineering and electronic plans.

* One year of experience with/in: * Working with As-Builts, Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting software or land base viewer application.

* Providing customer service while working in a team environment.

* Experience in/with: * Creating detailed reports using Excel, Microsoft office programs, and Adobe.

* Working with online right-of-way, storm drain, construction, and quarter-sections plans or maps.

RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes September 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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