<p>ABOUT THIS POSITION</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is seeking Chief Construction Inspectors in the Design and Construction Management Division. The Chief Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting 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.</p> <p>Key duties:</p> <ul> <li>Perform inspections of construction projects, streets, bridges, storm drain, and bike lanes. </li><li>Inspect materials grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices. </li><li>Prepare monthly estimates of work completed for payment for contractors. </li><li>Review documentation for Extra Work and write Adjustments for payments </li><li>Install compliant facilities adhering to the American with Disability guidelines. </li><li>Ensure proper safety and traffic control procedures are followed. </li><li>Review Senior Construction Inspector Daily Reports, Extra Work, and Pay Estimates. </li><li>Oversee and train Senior Construction Inspectors, while managing their own construction projects. </li><li>Perform project construction coordination with City Departments, Utility Companies, and other Neighboring Cities. </li></ul> <p>IDEAL CANDIDATE</p> <ul> <li>Strong organization skills. </li><li>Effective oral and written communication skills. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Word. </li><li>Knowledge of the City of Phoenix Traffic Barricade Manual. </li><li>Able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. </li><li>Familiar with using MAG, the City of Phoenix Supplement to MAG, and the City of Phoenix Traffic Barricade Manual for daily inspections. </li></ul> <p>SALARY</p> <p>Pay Range: $30.31 - $47.01 annually.</p> <p>Hiring Range: $30.31 - $40.61 annually.</p> <p>Pay Range Explanation:</p> <ul> <li>Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information </li><li>401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions </li><li>Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans </li><li>Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan </li><li>Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually </li><li>Dental, vision, and life insurance options </li><li>Employer paid long-term disability </li><li>Free Bus/light rail pass </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year </li><li>Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days </li><li>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 </li><li>Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi </li></ul> <p>For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. </li><li>All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. </li><li>This position requires 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. </li><li>For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. </li><li>The City job description can be found here. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions and Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. </li><li>Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings. </li><li>Walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. </li><li>Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in/with:</p> </li><li> <p>Basic computer use (i.e. general daily use including sending emails, typing documents in Word, Excel, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p>Plan reviews for future projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Handling citizen complaints or concerns.</p> </li><li> <p>Construction Plans Review.</p> </li><li> <p>Reviewing Traffic Control Plans (TCP).</p> </li><li> <p>Temporary traffic control and barricading.</p> </li><li> <p>Using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).</p> </li><li> <p>Interpreting plans and specifications to identify project inspection needs, ensure compliance with requirements and to resolve questions as to intent of same.</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of a City of Phoenix barricade training class is desirable.</p> </li><li> <p>ATSSA certified as Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor.</p> </li></ul> <p>RECRUITMENT DATES</p> <p>Recruitment closes May 21, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>HOW TO APPLY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>WE ARE HERE TO HELP</p> <ul> <li>Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. </li><li>If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. </li><li>Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. </li><li>Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. </li><li>Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. </li><li>If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700. </li></ul> <p>REFERENCE</p> <p>Chief Construction Insp, JC:19020, ID# 58007, 05/08/2025, USM, VM, Benefits:002</p> <p>Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.</p> <p>#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork</p> <p>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.</p>