Address: 4593-TUCSON EAST CONSTRUCTION
633 E 22nd Street
Tucson AZ 85713

Salary: $42,190 - $52,190 
Anticipated Salary: $47,190

Grade: 18

Closing Date: April 24th, 2025

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of highly skilled technical work in inspection of highway construction projects, field testing quality control tests on materials, verifying quantities, documentation of daily construction activities, contracts, employee interviews, and construction checklist. Complete administrative documentation and training other ADOT personnel on assigned construction projects. Will normally be assigned to more than one area of construction and can be subject to irregular work hours. Overtime may be required including working nights, weekends and holidays. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary. Will be required to operate a state vehicle in the course of state business.

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 State’s 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.

Inspects highway construction on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contract and with State and Federal standards, inspections and examinations are made of materials, surface conditions, proper tracking, structural features, and other relevant factors.

Performs field materials tests on soils, aggregate bases, asphalts, and concretes for quality assurance.

Inspects and examines engineering project records, field notes, computations, and other documentation to assure that methods of measurement and bases for payment are in accordance with projected trends, specifications, special projects, and other extra work orders.

Confers with construction engineers and contractors regarding construction in progress and its conformance to specifications and construction plans, answers questions, and resolves problems.

Consults manual, rulebook codes, or regulations in order to find exact required course of action, determination or authorization.

Logs or records all work flowing into the work unit, processed, or flowing out, in order to have accurate history of work or work performed.

Attends training, safety meetings and participates in AMS goals for the District.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
• Principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction of state highway road systems.
• Construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) traffic control for work zones.
• Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Chat, Calendar, and Google Drive), Microsoft programs (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

Skills:
• Work scheduling and management.
• Analysis and preparation of materials field testing data.
• Operation of equipment for completion of assigned duties.
• Effective verbal and written communications.

Ability:
• Operate and maintain a variety of construction quality control equipment.
• Read and interpret a variety of construction documents, including highway maps and plans.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks and inspections.
• Establish and maintain work relationships.

Highway School Diploma or GED.

One year experience in inspecting minor highway construction projects, hot mix & concrete plants; or performing administrative/construction records or related duties.

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).

Must possess a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable 39 month driving record.

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification or Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Certification within 12 months of being hired.

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 program here. 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 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.