Construction Inspector Senior

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About the Position

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Inspector this role you will provide roadway construction inspection for new and reconstructed roadways bridges culverts and all additional roadway features.

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 peoples 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

• Five years of experience as an inspector or five years of experience in an engineering or construction field including surveying drainage inspecting hydrology plan reviewing/examination and interpretation

• High school diploma or GED

• A combination of related 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 drivers license by the time of hire

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire: American Concrete Institute Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor and ATTI Field Certification NICET (Asphalt/Concrete/Soils) or approved equivalent

We Also Value

• Experience in roadway or bridge construction or an engineering or construction-related field

Job Contributions

• Act as a lead inspector on complex projects including multi-jurisdictional and Departmental projects

• Provide training to new and existing inspection staff

• Read interpret and apply construction plans and specifications; MAG specifications and standards; MCDOT specifications and standards and other applicable federal state and local codes laws rules and regulations

• Inspect construction for new and reconstructed roadways bridges drainage structures utilities guardrails sidewalks curb and gutter signing striping traffic control and all other roadway features

• Use computer software programs to prepare and maintain detailed project reports documents files inspections and contractor pay estimates including documenting and verifying the quality quantity of materials and workmanship for completed work

• Prepare progress estimates for payment general correspondence emails memorandums handouts letters and enter/retrieve project data

• Review contractors schedules for feasibility and submittal requirements

• Coordinate and lead pre-construction meetings

• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Investigate answer and assist with the resolution of public relations questions and complaints from the public contractors and other agencies

• Sample and test construction materials for conformance to contract documents

Working Conditions

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally 10 - 25 pounds frequently or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

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

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures wetness/humidity respiratory hazards and noise and vibration

• 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

Machines tools equipment software and hardware

• GIS Maps/Tools OnBase MS Suite Adobe Cartegraph Cell Phone Laptop

Protective equipment required

• Safety boots safety glasses Type III safety vest hard hat

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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