Deputy Director Flood Control

Posting Date 03/21/24 Application Deadline 04/21/24 Pay Range $95,500 to $168,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type Unclassified Department Assistant County Manager 930 About the Position The Flood Control Deputy Director provides people-centric leadership in planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining flood control structures.
The Deputy Director provides significant input and guidance to the Director, influencing decisions that direct the overall operations of the District.
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! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video! Proud to Offer Perform work with a greater purpose Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Learn more at Why-Work-Here We Require Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible engineering or transportation systems experience with four (4) years of directly related supervisory and/or management experience Registration as a Civil Engineer by the Arizona State Board of Technician Registration, or by the technician board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of hire Bachelor’s degree in engineering; hydrologic/hydrology, public administration or related field 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 Our Preferred Candidate will possess ten (10) years of professional experience working in a Flood Control or Hydrology/Hydraulic related industry.
Job Contributions Provides the Director and County Management with considerable input in the development and implementation of department and County strategic goals and objectives.
Ensures the County’s compliance with state and federal laws related to flood issues.
Manages subordinate managerial and supervisory staff.
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of flood control programs and provides recommendations on how to improve results and service delivery.
Keeps informed of current issues, best practices, and trends to ensure efficient and effective County operations.
Represents the Chief Engineer and General Manager in high-level meetings with County management, the Board of Directors, and outside agencies.
Acts as the appointing authority in the Chief Engineer and General Manager's absence.
Working Conditions Generally, work is performed in an office environment.
However, work may also be performed in the field and may require the use of a personal or county vehicle for travel throughout Maricopa County.
Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Additionally, the selected candidate must be comfortable using various Microsoft Office Suite applications as well as proprietary county software.
Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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.
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