Improvement District Clerk

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About the Position

Are you ready to make a direct impact on Maricopa County's communities? We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented individual to support the Office of the Superintendent of Streets in transforming the County's infrastructure. This unique and vital role offers you the opportunity to assist residents with key improvement projects, such as streetlights, roads, water systems, and sewer systems, helping shape the County's future while navigating technical and politically sensitive situations.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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 exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of professional analytical experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely 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

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience with Arizona Revised Statutes Title 48, Chapter 6

• Experience using Cartegraph software for data management and analysis

Job Contributions

• Conduct complex research and in-depth interpretation of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 48, Chapter 6, along with applicable County policies, to ensure compliance in the formation and management of improvement districts, including street lighting, water, wastewater, and paving. Interpret legal statutes and respond to public inquiries by clearly explaining complex legal and technical matters. Advise property owners, the Superintendent of Streets, Department Director, Assistant County Manager, County Manager, and the Improvement District Board of Directors (Board of Supervisors), who formally approve all district formation actions at public meetings. Follow statutory procedures to form improvement districts upon property owner request, including drafting petitions, addressing questions from property owners, preparing public notifications, and coordinating Board of Supervisors agenda items and resolutions of intent for approval

• Represent the Office of the Superintendent of Streets in interactions with the public, other departments, and the Board of Supervisors. Lead meetings with stakeholders, including the public, improvement district utilities, staff, and leadership. Summarize improvement district processes and challenges for the Board. When questions about Arizona Revised Statutes arise, review the issue, compile relevant documents, and consult the County Attorney's Office for guidance

• Compile and analyze data from Cartegraph, including reviewing work orders, tasks, and resource entries to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within Roadway Maintenance. Lead discussions with staff to present data insights and actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency. Monitor progress, track the implementation of improvements, identify recurring trends, and develop additional recommendations as needed to ensure desired outcomes

• Manage existing improvement districts by addressing inquiries, reviewing and approving quarterly budget requests, evaluating street light shield applications, and researching parcel inquiries related to improvement district liens

• Manages data for Street Light Improvement Districts in Cartegraph and the Road Information Tool, including entering district boundaries, verifying assets, and conducting field visits to identify and document missing street lights

• Develop and maintain improvement district procedures by reviewing internal processes and documentation, updating them to reflect current practices, and ensuring operational consistency

• Review improvement district data entered into OnBase for accuracy and completeness

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. The position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

• Microsoft Office Suite, Cartegraph, and OnBase

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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