Transportation Construct Technician 4

Job Location: 5474 - Central Permits, 2140 W. Hilton, Phoenix, AZ 85009

About the role

Serves as a lead technician, under the general supervision of the Engineer-In-Charge or designated representative, coordinating all activities on highway maintenance projects, including quality control and inspection of landscape, litter, graffiti, and sweeping contract activities. Inspects and documents the most complex contract-related items and all phases of contract progress. Observes work procedures of contractors to ensure compliance with agency plans and specifications. Resolves issues of conflict with contractors (or escalates through established procedures), initiates change orders and/or force accounts. Schedules and reviews completed work of other employees and provides training.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, documentation, and testing as required for assigned projects.
• Consult with contractors, local agencies, and citizens to develop alternative solutions to resolve issues and conflict at the lowest level in the field and prepare recommendations for project management.
• Develop work schedules and assign and direct personnel to meet overall expectations related to assignments.
• Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues related to assignments.
• Review, verify, and approve calculations, test results, and documentations for assignments.
• Review supplemental agreements and financial documents and verify contractor pay quantities and approve for payment.
• Prepare project-related documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• Four years of highway construction or maintenance (operations) experience in inspection and documentation, or a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a closely related profession.
• A valid Arizona Driver License. This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS).
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Google Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way and highway maps and plans.
• Statutes, administrative rules, standards, guidelines, and policies pertaining to permits, utility and railroad roadway, bridge, drainage and materials design, road and bridge construction, standard drawings for construction.
• Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control, ADOT Traffic Design Guidelines, and AZ Blue Stake (811) requirements.
• Environmental requirements and clearances.
• Tools, equipment, and materials used for highway construction and utility installations.
• Right of Way methods and documents for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Researching assessor's databases, property records, and GIS systems.

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communication including depositions and testimony in a court of law.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Researching and analyzing programs, databases, and external sources.
• Understanding construction sequencing, methods, and standards.
• Interpreting field inspection data and diaries.
• Field monitoring of temporary traffic control plans.
• Interpersonal relationships and customer service as applied to members of the public, agency, and local governments.
• Decision making and handling complex permit types.

Ability to:

• Work with difficult members of the public.
• Visualize the impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.
• Assist in training and guide staff members in permit-related issues.
• Review and approve all levels of utility plans and basic business types of permits.
• Develop standard work and process improvements for team members.
• Multi-task on a variety of permits and projects with critical deadlines.
• Organize, prioritize, and track work assignments.
• Read and interpret a variety of technical engineering documents.

Pay

$57,315.97 - $67,315.97 (Anticipated starting salary: $62,315.97)

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks per year for a 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 including short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance