ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is seeking to hire a self-motivated individual for the Chief Construction Inspector position in the Traffic Services Division. The Chief Construction Inspector inspects construction projects such as streets, storm drains, bridges, water and sewer mains, and other specialized projects to ensure compliance with standard and special specifications. Additional responsibilities include enforcing requirements on detailed drawings, plans, standards, and associated construction practices.

Key duties include:

• Performing project management.
• Compiling weekly construction reports.
• Planning reviews for upcoming projects.
• Coordinating special events held within the right-of-way.
• Reviewing and approving scheduled projects.
• Ensuring that proper safety and traffic control procedures are followed.
• Reviewing Senior Construction Inspector Daily Reports, Extra Work, and Pay Estimates.
• Performing project construction coordination with City Departments, Utility Companies, and other Neighboring Cities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Good organization skills.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiar with using MAG, the City of Phoenix Supplement to MAG, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the City of Phoenix Traffic Barricade Manual for daily inspections.

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.31 - $47.01 hourly.

Hiring Range: $30.31 - $40.61 hourly.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of experience in field engineering work, including one year of technical and skilled public works construction inspection experience (or one year at the level of Senior Construction Inspector).
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience using TRACS or Citizenserve.
• Experience in construction plan reviews for future projects.
• Experience with reviewing traffic control plans (TCP).
• Experience with special events in the ROW.
• Experience handling citizen complaints or concerns.
• Experience in temporary traffic control and barricading.
• ATSSA certified as Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 11, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Chief Construction Insp, JC:19020, ID# 54750, 6/28/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.