ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

The Source Water Division of the Tucson Water Planning & Engineering Division seeks an Engineering Associate to collect groundwater samples and related field data according to regulatory requirements and Tucson Water standards. Groundwater level and quality data collected will support compliance with Tucson Water’s regulatory permits and new permit requests. Careful, precise, accurate, and complete data collection, recording and reporting protocols must be followed.

This position is also required to install and repair data collection instruments and will conduct groundwater well inspections and repairs as needed. The Engineering Associate will cultivate a good working relationship with co-workers, hydrologists, public agencies, and consultants and may be required to oversee contractors during well installation, sampling, and repair.

This position is approximately 80% field work. Office work will include filing and data entry tasks as needed. Field work may be conducted in populated areas and the Engineering Associate is expected to interact with the public in a professional manner. Field work may also occur in remote areas under hot, dusty, or windy conditions.

* * * Second and third shift hours are mandatory during drilling and aquifer testing projects * * *

This position coordinates and executes field work for municipal capital improvement projects in support of multiple assignments in the Source Water Division under direction from senior level personnel.

The essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Collects water quality samples and water level measurements for discretionary studies and to maintain compliance with Underground Storage Facility Permits, Aquifer Protection Permits, the Tucson Airport Remediation Project, and various other State and Federal regulations.
• Coordinates with contractors, developers, public agencies, and technical support staff by reviewing drawings and plans, attending meetings and conducting field inspections.
• Maintains project budgets and schedules, tracks and reviews billings, and prepares site work logs.
• Reviews plans and reports by researching plats, plans, statements, reports, and contracts for regulation compliance; verifies data and calculations, identifies, and resolves conflicts as needed.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with professional, technical, and management personnel, and the public as a representative of the City.
• Provides technical expertise for the design and set up of specialized field monitoring instrumentation and equipment.
• Provides for the organization, operation, and maintenance of the Hydrology Field Lab Facility and equipment. Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures related to instrumentation, groundwater sampling and other tasks.
• Compiles and interprets water quality and water level data.
• Monitors and collects data for well drilling, well development, and well rehabilitation activities to insure contract compliance. Provides guidance and organizes drilling and development activities as needed.
• Collects and processes soil cuttings to produce detailed geologic logs for production and monitor wells.
• Occasionally guides or advises the work of Source Water field staff. Coordinates assigned staff and their projects ensuring timely and quality activities for the benefit of the section, division, department, City, and the community. Maintains files, receives and sends correspondence, reviews requests, creates and maintains models and maps; compiles and analyzes data, provides information regarding policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Utilizes computer programs and sophisticated computer methods and technology to aid in project analysis, development, and implementation. This requires the use of a field-hardened computer in a field setting to monitor and update collection procedures and modification of complex data collection programs.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years in engineering

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the ability to successfully perform the essential functions may be considered.

The ideal candidate will possess the above minimum qualifications as well as relevant experience in the areas listed below:

• Hydrologic monitoring/analysis, data recovery techniques, and related hardware/software for field related data gathering and assessment
• Designing, coordinating, and conducting soil and water investigations and/or other field investigations

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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an Oral Board interview.   

• Oral Board Interviews are tentatively set for March 19, 2021 

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:      

• 10% of your rating for education and work experience
• 90% of your oral board interview   

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that may be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a member 2 copy that indicates characterization of service.  

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please contact Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email to the email address on file, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly; this may include your junk box/spam filter.  Failure to respond or follow instructions may result in disqualification.

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.