Public Works Construction Inspector II - Transportation

Public Works Construction Inspector II

Pima County Department of Transportation, Construction Monitoring Division is seeking an experienced individual to join our fun and dynamic team as a Construction Inspector for Transportation Capitol Improvement and Pavement Preservation Projects. Inspection duties will include the construction of bridge and drainage structures, utility installations, roadway pavements, signing and marking, ADA access structures, landscape irrigation, and vegetation installations. This role will inspect both locally funded and federally funded projects.

The primary duties of this position are :

• The inspection of General Contractor and Subcontractor work to ensure compliance with the project Special Provisions, Plans, Standard Details and Standard Specifications.
• Daily completion of Inspection Reports including agreed upon documented daily quantity amounts with contractors.
• Picture documentation of project progress, coinciding with Daily Inspection Reports. Reports and Pictures recorded onto field computer files for submittal to Pima County for review.
• Verification of Compliance for project Material Certification prior to placement.
• Supervise Consultant Inspectors when needed.
• Resolve issues with the Contractor over project work or escalate issues as appropriate for larger problems.
• Attend project weekly meetings, oversee materials and labor quantities for Force Account Sheets and Change Orders.
• Monthly review and acceptance of project pay item quantities for monthly pay estimate approval by Project Manager.
• Review and approve Traffic control plans (ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification will be required, but PCDOT will send the successful applicant to the training if they do not already have this certification).

Essential Functions :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Selection Procedure :

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated / scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments / testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information :

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. All positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and asbestos found in construction, wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to and during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions require working at, near or in busy automotive and construction equipment traffic patterns. Any required safety training and equipment will be provided. Employees in this classification may encounter potentially harmful wildlife (reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, etc.), insects and plants.

Physical / Sensory Requirements : Some employees within this classification may be required to routinely lift equipment or other items (such as utility access covers) weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees must be able to : operate assigned vehicles in all weather conditions and on differing road surfaces, work in and traverse rough terrain on foot, recognize industry-standard colors used for marking underground utility services / electrical wiring / equipment and properly maintain and wear required protective clothing and equipment. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.