DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  ADOT Central District Construction
2600 W. Broadway Road Tempe, AZ 85282

Salary Range: $64,804.59 - $74,804.59 

Anticipated Salary: $69,804.59

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 12/09/2024

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.

• 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.

Knowledge in:

* 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.
* Knowledge of construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques. Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures.
* Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to highway construction inspection.
* Computer program applicable to highway construction inspection.
* Google Platform Knowledge

Skill 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.
* Skills in analysis and preparation of materials field testing data.
* Change order and technical writing
* Oral and written communications.
* Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.

Ability in:

* 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
* Ability to read and interpret a variety of construction documents, including highway maps and plans.

Three years experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Engineering Technician level (grade 20 or above) OR 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. Certifications with ATTI and ACI.

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

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.