Coconino County, AZ is seeking an Assistant County Engineer. The Engineering Division within Public Works is an experienced team that delivers a wide range of services, including engineering design, transportation planning, traffic management, survey, rights of-way acquisition and construction management. The division is also responsible for developing and implementing a facility master plan for renovating our department's main facility. Three members of this distinguished team have received Robert C. Esterbrooks Awards from the Arizona Association of County Engineers, and the team as well as awards for project excellence. The Engineering Division, with the support of a strong team of consulting and contracting partners, is nationally renowned for the Schultz Flood Mitigation Projects. A wildfire resulted in catastrophic flooding of downstream neighborhoods. This remarkable team designed and constructed over $30 million in mitigation projects in less than five years. The Arizona Association of Counties recognized this team for this achievement, which reduced the threat to lives, protected vital infrastructure and restored watersheds. With the passage of Proposition 403 in 2014, the Engineering Division has overseen the engineering and construction of over $30 million in road construction and pavement preservation projects, once again demonstrating this team's ability to deliver on promises.
As an award- winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments, Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization.
Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the design and construction of public works projects; performs related work as assigned.