DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  2501 W Georgia Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017

Salary: $64,804.59 - $74,804.59 

Grade: 22

Anticipated Salary: $69,804.59  

Under general supervision, this technical specialist performs a variety of journey level engineering duties in highway construction. Reviews accuracy and completeness of project work and information. Recommends approval or disapproval of project work. Directs activities of ADOT and consultant highway construction technicians. Approves and disapproves inspector work and diaries. Writes cost estimates and supplemental agreements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspects and examines highway construction projects, diaries, computations, materials test results and other documentation. Ensures that project measurements and payments are In accordance with project plans, special provisions and supplemental agreements. Calculates land area, materials quantities and other quantitative measurements
• Confers with agency officials, staff members and representatives of other agencies to acquire information needed for immediate determinations and decisions
• Reviews project for design clarify, accuracy, and constructability; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates, reviews construction schedule, and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained
• Complies Information for work unit and writes periodic reports on assigned activities
• Writes detailed reports (Change Orders) based on research, investigation, or inquiry using prescribed format or established forms
• Attends work unit staff meeting; gives and receive information; participates in problems solving and decision making
• Calculates land areas, earth forms, circular curves, material quantities and other qualitative measurements using geometric and trigonometric computations

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of civil engineering, as applied to highway construction inspection
• Computational and adjustment factors to be applied in the review and analysis of engineering data and land description data related to highway construction inspection
• Federal and State statutes
• Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to highway construction inspection
• Computer program applicable to highway construction inspection
• Principles of supervision and project management, and related rules, policies and procedures
• Google Platform

Skills in:
• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data
• Researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering document such as survey data, highway plans, blueprints, specifications, materials testing data and computer generated data
• Oral and written communications
• Change order and technical writing
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments

Ability to:
• Use computational and adjustment factors
• Use mathematical computations
• Communicate written and orally
• Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on and off-road
• Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise
• Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Three years experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Engineering Technician level (grade 20 or above)
OR
Three years experience equivalent to a Highway Maintenance
Supervisor (PG 19); or Completion of the Arizona Department of Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program; or Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona.

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License. Candidates for this position must complete and sign PART 1 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment at the time of interview, which will allow ADOT to obtain the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). If considered, PART 2 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment allows a record review and reference check. The most recent 39-month period shown on the MVR will be reviewed in accordance with A.A.C. R2-10-207.11 (H) and (I). The review must show an acceptable driving record prior to any offer of employment being made by ADOT. Employment is contingent upon an acceptable MVR and record review/ reference check.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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.

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) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.