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Address:FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 S Woodland Village Blvd Suite B
Flagstaff AZ 86001

Salary: $57315.96 $67315.96
Anticipated Salary:62315.96

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 04/25/2025

Serves as lead technician under the general supervision of a resident engineer or project supervisor monitoring and evaluating contract compliance in regards to ADOT Standard specifications standard drawings and project specific special provisions and plans as well as Federal Highway Administration Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and US. Department of Labor regulations and laws.

Assists the project supervisor in the review of construction submittals and documentation. Assists project supervisor in scheduling monitoring and mentoring inspection staff.

Serves as a primary contact for contractors consultants and ADOT employee on minor construction projects or segments of major construction projects.

Performs a variety of highly technical activities related to inspection on highway construction projects hot mix plants and concrete plants. Inspects and documents the most complex contract items such as structures and concrete or asphalt pavement; performs related duties as necessary due to staffing requirements.

May function as lead inspector on construction projects. Performs technical material sampling and testing. Assists with winter events including any or all of the following: working at the district office front desk during snow storm emergencies; working dispatch to communicate roadway conditions and incidents to appropriate departments; or assisting in road block/traffic control during inclement weather or emergency conditions.

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.

Inspect construction activities and contract items to ensure compliance with ADOT standard specifications standard drawings and project specific special provision and plans as well as applicable Federal laws rules and policies and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements. Use a State vehicle in the course of these duties.

Prepares field documentation and verifies field calculations for input to the PEN and Fast systems.

Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues related to assignment.

Performs complex analysis and calculations. Review laboratory tests materials spread rates quantities and other contract related documents.

Consult with contractors and other agency personnel to resolve construction related issues. Escalates issues as necessary.

Stays current on all required certifications and training classes. Provides coaching and guidance to other employees. Reviews work of lower level inspectors within the area of assignment.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
*Extensive knowledge in methods procedures and techniques used in highway construction project inspection materials testing and documentation.
*Environmental best management practices. Project related contract plans specifications and documentation.
*Federal State and agency standards policies an procedures.
*Approved record keeping and documentation procedures.
*Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing.

Skills:
*Intermediate to advanced mathematics.
*Analysis and preparation of data.
*Use of computer software to document and analyze data.
*Time management.
*Oral and written communications.
*Interpersonal relations as applied in difficult situations.
*Google programs and products.

Ability:
*Safely drive a full size pickup truck on and off road.
*Work outdoors for an extended time with exposure to heat cold dust noise and near high speed traffic.
*Manage time to ensure that duties are completed in an acceptable and timely manner.
*Ability to maintain positive communications under difficult situations.
*Demonstrate expertise regarding contract requirements policies and procedures relating to contract management an documentation.

Four years experience or two years journey level experience in inspection of highway construction hot mix and concrete plans or performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance and related duties.

A Bachelors degree in engineering or closely related curriculum may be substituted for the required experience.

ATTI & ACI certifications. Any combination of training and experience that meets the KSAs may be substituted. Erosion Control Coordinator (ERCC).

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.

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.