Engineering Plans Examiner
27 days ago
Prescott
Job Description ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Engineering Plans Examiner Community Development Department Hiring Range: $30.15 to $37.68 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 112 Full Pay Range: $30.15 to $45.22 per hour Deadline to Apply: 01/04/2026 Benefits Summary: Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees: • A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching, • Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment, • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year, • Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, • Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans, • Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details Performs a variety of technical level engineering support for both internal and external customers. This position reviews plans, reports and specifications; coordinates assigned activities with those of other City departments and staff, contractors and utilities; provides support for the Community Development Department front counter, City permit processing, utility research, and floodplain delineations; reviews plats and maps using the Geographical Information System (GIS); compiles and interprets data; and maintains and updates records and reports. Essential Duties: • Reviews plats, plans, blueprints, and graphics for legal notices and topographic maps; utilizes technical engineering programs (e.g., 3D Civil, Map View, GIST, CentralSquare "eTRAKiT", BluBeam Revu)., • Updates a variety of records, including City water, sewer, drainage, traffic, and street drawings., • Responds to or refers questions from the general public regarding public works projects, infrastructure design or repair, or other engineering topics; handles complex customer issues in a professional manner., • Oversees or performs technical reviews of private contractors both on private property and in City right-of-way; references checklists, City code, and the General Engineering Standards., • Reviews topographic survey information, mapping, boundary surveys, and legal descriptions for the City., • Responds to inquiries and questions regarding work within the right-of-way, FEMA floodplain information, engineering permits, and existing water and wastewater utility lines and availability., • Files and maintains construction drawings received in conventional or electronic formats; files flood elevation certificates, associated studies, and other information., • Receives and reviews information regarding new subdivisions for compliance with City code., • Prepares Pre-Application Conference (PAC) responses for the Public Works Department areas of interest., • Coordinates comments on PAC reviews from key reviewers in Public Works; prepares for, attends and presents Public Works comments on development proposals with applicants., • Serves as a secondary contact within the Permit Center for telephone and in-person requests for information pertaining to Public Works for builders, contractors, engineers, and the general public., • Retrieves data from computer or hard copy files; answers and documents questions; and provides clerical support., • Receives, logs, and reviews plans and reports; researches and identifies the availability of water and sewer service lines utilizing the digital Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system, as-built plans, and field data., • Generates and submits requests for water and sewer utility services; calculates utility construction impact fee charges. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Four (4) years of full-time experience in field engineering, office engineering, GIS, permitting, drafting, surveying, or closely related work; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Licensing Certification and Other Requirements: Possess a valid Arizona driver's license or obtain one within three (3) months of hire; desire EIT registration. City Core Beliefs City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of federal, state, and City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to public works., • Knowledge of engineering and surveying practices., • Knowledge of record keeping and file maintenance practices., • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions., • Knowledge of basic surveying and mapping principles and practices., • Knowledge of computer assisted drafting and design practices/methods., • Knowledge of basic GIS practices., • Skill in researching and responding to a wide variety of questions related to the position., • Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing., • Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints., • Skill in reading and understanding FIRM/Floodplain maps to determine base flood elevations., • Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and accomplishing work within required timeframes., • Skill in utilizing computer software to review designs, drafting, maps, and reports., • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders., • Ability to understand and read plans and as-builts., • Work is performed in a standard City office environment, • Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement., • Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment. Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: • Drug screening, • Motor vehicle records check, • Criminal background screening City of Prescott Contact Information 201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: Website: Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222 When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Job Posted by ApplicantPro