Transportation Engineering Specialist
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
4352 - PDO CONSTRUCTION
1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd. Suite B, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Salary: $62,674.00 - $72,674.88
Anticipated Salary: $67,674.88
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 22
Closing Date: September 20th
Performs a variety of engineering related duties; monitors and evaluates contract compliance in regard to ADOT Standard specifications, standard drawings, project specific special provisions & plans, as well as Federal Highway Administration's, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality & U.S. Department of Labor Regulations & laws. Schedules, assigns, & reviews work of lower level inspection personnel. Assists the RE in the review of construction submittals and documentation; scheduling, monitoring and mentoring inspection staff; & primary contact for contractors, consultants & ADOT employees on construction projects. Ensuring inspectors accurately document work detailed in the plans & specifications. Ensures accurate and timely payments for monthly estimates, creates supplemental agreements, runs meetings, assists with winter events including; front desk & road block/traffic control.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Performs a variety of engineering related duties including directing, coordinating and monitoring work activities as assigned. Plans and directs work activities of other team members. Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
Review plans, standards, policies. 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.
Confirms and verifies all quantities and measurements related to work activities assigned. Prepares and approves documentation related to work activities for monthly estimates.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspections, surveys, materials testing and documentation.
- Work management. Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical engineering data, Federal and State statutes, agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
- Advance mathematics.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering as they apply to highway maintenance and construction
Skills in:
- Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
- Decision making, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
- Oral and written communications.
- Time management and interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies and other agency employees.
- Google programs and products
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and coordinate the full spectrum of work activities.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective oral and written communications with a wide variety of individuals & situations.
- Exercises independent judgment within agency standards/guidelines.
- Operate a computer & software utilization in all aspects related to construction plans and
specifications
- Analyze & evaluate roadway & supporting features as they relate to highway construction; organize & prioritize work assignments, analysis & evaluation of program goals, cost & budget data, material construction standards & specifications.
- Interpret a variety of technical engineering and technical documents.
Experience in the inspection and administration of highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants, performing administrative or advance engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
- Valid Class D Drivers License
- ATTI Field Technician Level 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
- ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
- AGC Erosion Control Coordinator Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
Valid Drivers License - 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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).
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
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.
*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.