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Address: 4672BLACK CANYON CONSTRUCTION
2501 W. Georgia Ave
Phoenix AZ 85017

Salary: $64804.59 $74804.59
Anticipated Salary:$69804.59

Grade: 22

Closing Date: April 18th 2025

Under general supervision this technical specialist performs a variety of journey level engineering duties in highway construction. Reviews accuracy and completeness of project work and information. Recommends approval or disapproval of project work. Directs activities of ADOT and consultant highway construction technicians. Approves and disapproves inspector work and diaries. Writes cost estimates and supplemental agreements.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Inspects and examines highway construction projects diaries computations materials test results and other documentation. Ensures that project measurements and payments are In accordance with project plans special provisions and supplemental agreements. Calculates land area materials quantities and other quantitative measurements

Confers with agency officials staff members and representatives of other agencies to acquire information needed for immediate determinations and decisions

Reviews project for design clarify accuracy and constructability; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates reviews construction schedule and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained

Complies Information for work unit and writes periodic reports on assigned activities

Writes detailed reports (Change Orders) based on research investigation or inquiry using prescribed format or established forms

Attends work unit staff meeting; gives and receive information; participates in problems solving and decision making

Calculates land areas earth forms circular curves material quantities and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to highway construction inspection
Computational and adjustment factors to be applied in the review and analysis of engineering data and land description data related to highway construction inspection
Federal and State statues
Agency standards policies and procedures applicable to highway construction inspection
Computer program applicable to highway construction inspection
Principles of supervision and project management and related rules policies and procedures
Google Platform

Skills in:
Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data
Researching reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering document such as survey data highway plans blueprints specifications materials testing data and computer generated data
Oral and written communications
Change order and technical writing
Organizing and prioritizing work assignments

Ability to:
Use computational and adjustment factors
Use mathematical computations
Communicate written and orally
Safely drive a fullsize pickup truck on and offroad
Work outdoors for extended time exposed to heat cold dust and noise
Maintain professional productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Three years experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Engineering Technician level (grade 20 or above)
OR
Three years experience equivalent to a Highway Maintenance
Supervisor (PG 19; or Completion of the Arizona Department of Transportation EngineerinTraining (EIT) program; or Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona.

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License. Candidates for this position must complete and sign PART 1 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment at the time of interview which will allow ADOT to obtain the candidates motor vehicle record (MVR). If considered PART 2 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment allows a record review and reference check. The most recent 39month period shown on the MVR will be reviewed in accordance with A.A.C. R210207.11 (H) and (I). The review must show an acceptable driving record prior to any offer of employment being made by ADOT. Employment is contingent upon an acceptable MVR and record review/ reference check.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by callingoption 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.