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4673-48TH STREET CONSTRUCTION
2600 W. Broadway
Tempe AZ 85282

Salary: $51870.53 - $61870.53
Anticipated Salary:$56870.53

Grade: 19

Closing Date: August 27 2025

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

Serves as a primary contact for contractors consultants and ADOT employees 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 contract items such asstructures and concrete or asphalt pavement; performs technical material sampling and testing.

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.

Examines engineering project records field notes computations and other documentation to assure that methods of measurement and basis for payment are in accordance with projected trends specifications special provisions and extra work orders. Assist Resident Engineer in monitoring construction budgets.

Calculates material quantities and other quantitative measurements using high level mathematical computations. Review and/or prepare contract documents related to line item force accounts supplemental agreements and financial documentation for completed projects. Review verify and
provide calculations test results and documentation as related to office manager process and work assignments. Prepare administrative construction.

Facilitates project reviews for design clarity accuracy and constructability; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates reviews construction schedule and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained. Proficient at alternative project delivery methods. Confer with ADOT employees consultants and contractors to answer questions and resolve issues at the lowest level possible.

Knowledge Of:
*Methods procedures and techniques used in highway construction project Inspection documentation materials testing and survey.
*Federal and state statutes and agency standards policies and procedures applicable to the area(s) of assignment.
*Documentation methods procedures and techniques.
*Materials and equipment used for highway construction purposes.

Skill In:
*Operate and maintain equipment for highway construction inspection documentation materials and testing survey.
*Analyze and evaluate technical engineering data including construction plans material quality control test results and field survey documentation.
*Interpret and implement standards policies procedures and regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
*Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with contractors consultants and other government employees.
*Verbal and written communications in fluent English.

Ability To:
*Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
*Work outdoors for extended time exposed to extreme heat cold dust and noise near high-speed traffic.
*Safely complete all work.
*Complete assignments to acceptable standards of accuracy and timeliness

High School diploma or GED. Two years experience in inspecting minor highway construction projects or hot mix and concrete plants or performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties; or

90 semester hours applicable toward a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology; or

Closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience. ATTI and ACI Certification are preferred.

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 class-appropriate 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.) R.11).

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term 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 option 2.

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 calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.