4353-FLAGSTAFF B CONSTRUCTION
1959 W. Woodland Village Blvd, Suite B
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97 

Anticipated Salary:  62,315.96

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 30, 2027

Serves as lead technician/inspector under the general supervision of a resident engineer (RE) or project supervisor. Monitors and evaluates contract compliance in regard to ADOT Standard specifications, project special provisions and plans/standard drawings. Follows relevant U.S. Department of Labor, ADEQ, and FHWA's laws and regulations. Assists the RE or project supervisor for all construction material documentation reviews, scheduling, monitoring and mentoring inspection staff. Performs a variety of highly technical activities (sampling, testing, verifying, tracking) related to material inspection on highway Construction projects. Inspects and documents all complex contract items; performs related duties as necessary due to staffing requirements. Assists with inclement weather (i.e. winter storms) or emergency work including any or all of the following: District front desk office work, dispatching, or road block/traffic control assistance.

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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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 and procedures.
• Approved record keeping and documentation procedures.
• Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing.

SKILL IN:

• Intermediate to advanced mathematics.
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Time management.
• Oral and written communications.
• Interpersonal relations as applied in difficult situations.
• Google Suites

ABILITY TO:

• 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 and 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 Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related curriculum may be substituted for the required experience. Any combination of training and experience that meets the KSAs may be substituted. Erosion Control Coordinator (ECC) certification preferred.

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).

ATTI and ACI certification

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 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.