Engineering Plans Examiner at City of Prescott

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEngineering Plans ExaminerCommunity Development DepartmentHiring Range: $30.15 to $37.68 per hourFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Grade: 112Full Pay Range: $30.15 to $45.22 per hourDeadline to Apply: 01/04/2026Benefits 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 coachingPaid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per yearFree employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insuranceFree family coverage for select medical and dental plansPension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more detailsSupplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurancePosition Summary: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. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: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 drivers license or obtain one within three (3) months of hire; desire EIT registration.City Core BeliefsCity of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys 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. Ability to exercise independent judgment.Physical Demands and Working Conditions: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 screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screeningCity of Prescott Contact Information201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207Prescott AZ 86301Email: Website: Phone: / Fax: 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 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 Key Skills Auditing,GAAP,Military Experience,Phlebotomy,Conflict Management,Vital Signs Experience,Computer Forensics,Research Experience,Securities Law,Operating Systems,PTSD Care,RMF Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 30 - 37