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Payson struggles to fill engineering and building positions; council supports continued use of contract services
Summary
Development-services staff told the Payson council on April 1 that multiple engineering and building positions remain vacant and that the town will continue to use contracted engineering and inspection firms to keep projects moving while recruitment continues.
Development services staff told the council April 1 that the town is operating with multiple long-term vacancies in engineering and building roles and has been relying on outside consultants to maintain plan reviews, inspections and customer service.
Vacancies, workload and impacts - Current vacancies identified by staff included: town engineer/deputy public-works director (previously a dual role), assistant town engineer, principal engineer, and a chief building official. The building division also reported a period in 2023 when the inspector and building-official positions were vacant and the department relied heavily on contractors. - Staff said shortages extend the time required for plan review and inspection, increase overtime and create service delays for applicants. Council members and staff discussed how those delays can cascade into project slowdowns for subdivisions and commercial projects.
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