Job Description Summary

Department - Development Services

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5334 - Engineering Assistant II

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually

Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. 

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 11/13/2026.

Pima County Development Services Department, Site Review Engineering Division, is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our dynamic, and collaborative team as an Engineering Assistant II. This position will support the review of private commercial and residential development improvement projects throughout Pima County.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply and expand your engineering expertise while contributing directly to significant infrastructure, land development, drainage, roadway, utility, and site improvement projects that help shape the future of Pima County. As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, planners, inspectors, and other development professionals in a collaborative environment. This position provides opportunities to strengthen your technical skills, gain valuable experience with land development standards and regulations, and develop your professional career in public-sector civil engineering.

If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your professional skills, work on meaningful development projects, and grow your career alongside a dedicated team of professionals, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Pima County Development Services Department.

This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Development Services Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Works as leadership role for other engineering assistants or technicians; 
• Reviews and resolves engineering problems in connection with standards and designs involved in maintaining and constructing public works and sanitary sewer facilities;
• Leads the work of engineering assistants and technicians engaged in the preparation and review of reports and designs;
• Completes or reviews drawings, plans including profile, estimates and preliminary reports for construction and improvement projects;
• Participates in the preparation and review of specifications and cost estimates;
• Prepares technical reports in connection with engineering projects;
• Analyzes alternatives to determine the most desirable routes, locations and various design features for projects;
• Performs specific assigned tasks in connection with engineering analysis of sanitary sewer design and quantities estimating;
• Assists in the preparation of contracts which includes special and supplemental specifications;
• Conducts or reviews testing results and performs analysis to determine appropriate testing procedures for sanitary sewer improvements and excavation in rights-of-way;
• Performs research on construction materials testing procedures and analysis of specialty materials and products;
• Develops or revises standard details for sanitary sewer construction;
• Performs Utility Coordination tasks as assigned;
• Conducts intake and issuance of RWRD Construction Permits;
• Application of engineering principles to public works projects and systems;
• Computer aided design and geographical information systems;
• Interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps, specifications and preparing reports;
• Application of engineering theory to resolve problems;
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, determine work assignments and priorities, and participate in personnel selection.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of pre­registration engineering experience. 

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience reviewing subdivision improvement plans, including grading, drainage, sewer, water, and transportation improvements.
• Minimum one (1) year experience applying working knowledge of local, state, and federal development codes, standards, regulations, and permitting requirements within a development or permitting environment.
• Minimum one (1) year experience coordinating development project reviews with multiple internal divisions, external agencies, utility providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing technical engineering plan reviews, problem-solving, and analytical evaluations, including interpreting engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Minimum one (1) year experience managing development project submittals, documenting technical review comments, and communicating review requirements to applicants, engineers, consultants, and other project representatives.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: Applicants for positions in this classification with a pending graduation date must provide documentation of the pending graduation date from the awarding college/university’s registrar’s office at the time of application. If applicant provides a pending graduation date, proof of degree awarded must be submitted to the department upon appointment. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. The Development Services Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Varying, inclement outdoor weather conditions. Office environment. Additional working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.