Transportation Construct Technician 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 contractor 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Google Suite application, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way and highway maps and plans.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control, ADOT Traffic Design Guidelines, and AZ Blue Stake (811) requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements and clearances.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used for highway construction and utility installations.
• Knowledge of Right of Way methods and documents for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Knowledge of researching assessor's databases, property records, and GIS systems.
• Skills in written and verbal communication including depositions and testimony in a court of law.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Skills in researching & analyzing programs, databases, and external sources.
• Skills in understanding construction sequencing, methods and standards.
• Skills in interpreting field inspection data and diaries.
• Skills in field monitoring of temporary traffic control plans.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships & customer service as applied to members of the public, agency and local governments.
• Skills in decision making, handling complex permit types.
• Ability to work with difficult members of the public.
• Ability to visualize impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.
• Ability to assist training and guide staff members in permit related issues.
• Ability to review and approve all levels of utility plans and basic business types of permits.
• Ability to develop standard work and process improvements for team members.
• Ability to multi-task and on a variety of permits and projects with critical deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and track work assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical engineering documents.
• A valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records.
• Must complete all required driver training.
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Four years of highway construction or maintenance (operations) experience in inspection and documentation, or a bachelor degree in engineering technology or closely related profession.

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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior