Salary : $54,870.40 - $60,361.60 Annually

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-01072

Department: Regional Flood Control District

Division: FC FPM ADM

Opening Date: 07/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour
Full Range: $26.38 - 36.93 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Pima County Regional Flood Control District's mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Pima County residents by providing comprehensive flood protection programs and floodplain management services that emphasize fiscal responsibility, protection of natural resources, and providing a balanced multi-objective approach to managing regional watercourses, floodplains, and stormwater resources.

This position resides within the Floodplain Management Division of the Pima County Regional Flood Control District (District). The position will review and approve permit applications for development in flood-prone areas of Pima County and will gain experience with project management, applying floodplain regulations, and analyzing plans and drainage reports for residential development projects. Other responsibilities include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping, and assisting with site inspections. This position is part of a team of hydrologists with similar responsibilities under the direct supervision of a senior hydrologist.
Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Assists developers, contractors and property owners in floodplain use permit application processes;

Identifies flood status of land parcels in response to requests from developers, the public or other County and governmental agencies;

Investigates drainage complaints and submits reports of findings;

Reviews subdivision plats and rezoning applications for compliance with Floodplain Management ordinances and recommends approval/disapproval;

Assists technical staff with installation, monitoring, and maintenance of the ALERT rainfall and stream gage network;

Researches and gathers hydrologic and hydraulic data for hydrology studies;

Prepares watershed maps, drawings and reports using manual and automated systems;

Performs computer-based hydrologic and hydraulic studies, analyzes and interprets findings and prepares reports of results;

Inspects commercial sand and gravel operations for compliance with Floodplain
Management ordinances and any restrictions on floodplain use permit, and submits reports to management of findings and recommendations;

May act as lead Hydrologist for unique or complex projects.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

principles of surface water hydrology, associated backwater and hydraulic computation processes and principles of floodplain management;
resources used for land description, identification and analysis, to include computer-based resources, topographic maps, aerial photographs, sketches and graphs;
provisions and restrictions of local, state and Federal Floodplain Management and zoning ordinance(s) and rules, regulations and standards;
principles and techniques of manual and computer-based cartography;
principles and techniques for remote sensing/monitoring of hydrological and hydraulic data.

Skill in:

gathering and analyzing hydrologic/hydraulic data and preparing technical reports and recommendations;
reading and interpreting topographic maps, aerial photographs, legal descriptions, sketches, graphs and computer-based materials;
reviewing and analyzing subdivision plats, rezoning applications and floodplain use permit applications, and preparing recommendations for approval/disapproval/modification
installation, operation and maintenance of remote sensing devices e.g., rain gauges, flood monitoring equipment, flow metering devices, etc.;
effective verbal and written communication;
evaluating field conditions, making inspections and preparing reports;
use of computer-based resources to complete and document work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, earth science, water resources, atmospheric science, environmental science, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering or civil engineering with a minor in hydrology/hydraulics, hydrology, watershed management, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of the recruitment.
OR:
(2) Four years of professional experience in hydrology, hydrogeology or watershed management.

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.):

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with Geographic Information Systems.
Experience with FEMA floodplain management regulations.
Customer Service experience in a regulatory program.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired 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: Some positions within this classification that are not covered by the requirements of OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen program may be offered, at County expense, the Hepatitis B series of vaccinations due to potential exposure to raw sewage and sharps (discarded needles/syringes). 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.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Some positions may require working in the field in extremes of temperature, sun, wind, rain and dusty conditions for protracted periods.

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.

Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by

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