Regional Road Inspector - Public Works (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role oversees construction projects and assures contractors meet or exceed plans and specifications outlined by Yavapai County contracts. The position is responsible for the safety of the project site, including the traveling public and contracted personnel, and documents all aspects of construction projects for compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in road construction.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of road construction techniques and material construction plans specifications.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in performing safety and compliance inspections.
Skill in department specific computer-based programs.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to schedule and organize work to meet established deadlines.
Ability to make accurate and substantiated determinations regarding contract conformance in conjunction with project plans, specifications, and policy.
Ability to use formulas to calculate material quantities.
Ability to work independently on complex projects with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Oversees and performs compliance inspection of independent contractors working on new and existing road construction, pavement preservations including chip sealing, fog sealing and crack sealing, asphalt overlay, guardrails, bridge reconstruction, low water crossings, drainage improvements, box culverts and head walls.
Coordinates quality control testing on in-house capital improvement projects and contracted projects of all sizes.
Analyzes complex plans and blueprints and detects substandard materials and workmanship.
Performs project safety inspections and tracks quantities for payment.
Assists with public relations as first line of communication with county constituents affected by projects.
Assists public works engineering staff with field inspection for the planning and design phases of future construction projects.
Inspects Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for compliance and maintenance.
Serves as the first line of communication between contractors and Yavapai County management staff.
Prepares detailed daily field reports on project activities.
Maintains and updates documentation and reports utilizing computer programs including Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Maintains As-Built plan sets during construction activities for documentation.
Controls and directs work on smaller in-house projects using rented equipment and manpower with a pre-determined budget.
Orders essential materials and equipment and performs onsite inspection and supervision.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.