Transportation Inspector

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About the Position

As a Transportation Inspector, you will ensure construction and maintenance projects comply with and conform to the negotiated contract from start to finish. Join our team to be a part of delivering improvements safely for the citizens of Maricopa County

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of experience performing inspection work in any of the following areas: public works construction, maintenance, utility construction, bridge construction, plan review, or geotechnical work

• High school diploma or GED

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within the probation period of one year from the hire date

We Also Value

• Associate's degree in Engineering or a closely related field, and two years of inspection work experience

• Experience reviewing temporary traffic control plans and inspecting temporary traffic control setups

• Experience in survey roadway construction, material testing, and construction management

• Experience in construction and maintenance-related activities in public works projects

• One or more of the following professional certifications: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Highway Construction Inspection or Materials Testing, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Grade 1, American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII), or Arizona Technical Testing Institute Certifications (ATTI)

Job Contributions

• Inspect various maintenance and construction projects that can include any structure or asset within MCDOT's right-of-way. In the process of construction, alteration, or repair, for compliance with safety regulations, traffic control requirements, and construction-related government regulations.

• Prepare and maintain detailed project reports, documents, files, and inspection records, as well as contractor