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TOWN OF PAYSON Assistant Town Engineer in PAYSON, Arizona
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The Town
The Town of Payson, nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon
Rim, a 7,000 foot, 200 mile long escarpment, is located at the intersection of
State Routes 87 and 260, 90 miles north of the Phoenix metro area and 90
miles south of the City of Flagstaff. Payson, surrounded by the Tonto National
Forest and the worlds largest stand of virgin Ponderosa Pines, is graced with
spectacular natural beauty.
At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the area enjoys a mild climate that accommodates
year-round outdoor exploration. Residents and tourists alike enjoy snow
covered, fragrant pine trees while cross country skiing in the winter and
extremely pleasant temperatures in the spring, summer and fall while they hunt,
fish or hike.
As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of the Town of Payson was 16,351
Payson residents enjoy full-service public safety departments, a water utility,
parks and recreation, library, and community development among other
governmental services.
The Department
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide safe and efficient
infrastructure systems and to provide upgrades and additions to the Towns
infrastructure system. The Public Works Department is comprised of the Airport,
Engineering, Streets (HURF) and Water Division. These divisions provide
engineering, utilities, transportation, and drainage. The Public Works
department also provides services to support various Town departments in
such projects as: review of plats, development plans, addressing, and Public
Works maintenance contracts.
The Position
The Assistant Town Engineer is a working manager responsible for planning,
organizing, coordinating, directing and delivering capital improvement projects
(CIP) related to the Towns transportation and drainage systems, and other
projects as assigned. This position may also be responsible for supervising the
work of engineering professionals and contracted professional services.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is
\$92,144 - \$138,216 per year with the
starting rate dependent on
qualifications and experience. In
addition, the Town of Payson offers
a generous benefits package
including participation in the
Arizona State Retirement System,
156 hours of paid time off per year
for the first two years of service with
accruals increasing with years of
service, 24 hours of personal leave
per calendar year and 11 paid
holidays.
How to Apply
A Town of Payson employment
application is required and a resume
is desired, both can be submitted on-
line on the Town of Payson website,
emailed to sheap@paysonaz.gov, or
delivered to the address below.
Please notify Human Resources in
advance if you require special
accommodations to participate in
any phase of the selection process.
For a complete job description and
additional information, please visit
the employment page of the Town of
Paysons website at
www.paysonaz.gov
Open until filled.
Assistant Town Engineer
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering from an
ABET accredited institution. A minimum of three years of
supervisory or lead experience. Seven years of total experience as
a practicing Civil Engineer. Advanced knowledge of the principles
and practices of overall project management, staff management,
traffic & transportation engineering, drainage, utilities and
construction management to pro vide guidance on pre-construction
and construction project delivery.
Possess a valid Arizona Drivers License with a satisfactory driving
record. Be a registered Professional Engineer with the Arizona
State Board of Professional Registration or have the ability to obtain
such registration within six months of date of hire.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that
provides the required skills and abilitiesfor the position.
Develops and implements short- and long-term plans
for improvement
Establishes policies, procedures and standards .
Plans, programs and directs transportation and
drainage related CIP projects
Supervises and participates in a variety of professional
engineering work
Handles complaints, settles disputes, and resolves
conflicts between the Town and contractors.