Onsite
Posting Date
05/26/26Application Deadline
05/29/26Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $88,500 annuallyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Flood Control DistrictAbout the Position
Unlike private-sector consulting roles, at the Flood Control District, our engineers do what they do best: focus on engineering. There are no billable hours, no marketing expectations, and no client development pressures. Success is defined by technical excellence, real-world impact, and service to the public. So, whether you are a new college graduate or you already have experience in the engineering industry, this position could be the right fit for you.
In the Floodplain Use Permitting Branch, you will collaborate with a team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians to support various permitting tasks. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-application meetings to offer initial guidance, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and managing complex permit applications from beginning to end. Additionally, this role involves assisting in the review of Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) before submitting them to FEMA.
About Us
Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!
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Proud To Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, chemical, environmental, mechanical, etc.), landscape architecture, surveying, hydrology, environmental science, geology, or related field OR
Four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience or hydrology experience. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training may substitute for the experience OR
Four years of experience leading and performing senior-level technical engineering work
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Familiarity with FEMA Standards or the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County
Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS mapping and modeling software, including HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and FlowMaster
Certified Floodplain Manager designation
Job Contributions
Review and approve hydrologic and hydraulic models and technical reports. Reviews, approves, and issues permits for work within floodplains. Ensure that submittals are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Represent the Flood Control Districts in various meetings with other governmental agencies, the public, and respond to internal and external requests, and provide technical recommendations/assistance
Coordinate with other Flood Control District staff, communities, and government agencies; represent the Flood Control District at meetings with those organizations and the public; and respond to information requests by examining, investigating, and editing documents and reports
Provide assistance to technicians within the Floodplain Permitting division of the Flood Control District. Participate in design/modeling learning opportunities as provided by the District or outside trainers
Other Job Duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
ArcGIS Pro, Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing, Microsoft Suite, and engineering software
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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