Description

The Fountain Hills Sanitary District is seeking a qualified Project Manager Engineer to support the planning, management and administration of the District’s system and facility improvement projects. 

WHY JOIN US?

The District offers a great work environment with a vibrant community known for its quality of life, scenic beauty, and community pride. Working as an Engineer in Fountain Hills provides the opportunity to perform meaningful public service through the planning, improvement and operation of critical wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Administer and oversee the design and construction of projects that extend, replace or enhance the District’s collection system infrastructure,                        wastewater treatment facilities, and reclaimed water storage and distribution systems.
•         Manage consultants’ and contractors’ progress on the design and delivery of utility improvement projects, including preparing solicitations for                      qualifications, proposals and bids, as well as drafting scopes of work for contracts. 
•         Serve as construction manager, conducting field and construction inspections throughout project delivery. 
•         Support the District Manager with special projects, internal studies, regulatory reports, technical specifications and cost estimates. 

For a detailed job description, please visit: https://www.az-fhsd.gov/employment

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

 The District offers a generous benefit package along with competitive compensation, including:

•         Medical (PPO & HSA plan options), Dental & Vision: Employee coverage fully paid by District; generous cost-sharing for dependent/family coverage.
•         Limited purpose FSA & Dependent Care Spending Account
•         Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined pension plan 
•         Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•         Supplemental Retirement savings Plan
•         Life Insurance: Coverage equals two times annual salary, paid by the District
•         Paid Personal Time 
•         Paid Sick Leave 
•         100 hours of paid holiday time annually
•         Tuition and certification reimbursement available

The hiring range for this position is $98,500 - $130,000, depending on directly related experience and level of responsibility. This position is typically full-time; however, a part-time schedule may be considered for the most qualified candidate.

 Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 FHSD is an equal opportunity employer. FHSD shall employ, without discrimination as to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

 The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, exercises sound judgement and has a knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements affecting the planning, design, construction, and operation of a wastewater utility.

 Minimum Education and Experience:

•         Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical or sanitary engineering.
•         Five or more years of professional experience in the management of infrastructure design and construction projects.
•         Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona within 12 months of hire.
•         Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months.
•         Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.