New

Construction Inspector Senior

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2025
Posting Date 10/22/25 Application Deadline 10/27/25 Pay Range $33.00 - $48.25 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Inspector Senior. In this role, you will provide roadway construction inspection for new and reconstructed roadways, bridges, culverts, and all additional roadway features. 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 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 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five years of experience as an inspector, or five years of experience in an engineering or construction field, including surveying, drainage inspecting, hydrology, plan reviewing/examination, and interpretation High school diploma or GED A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Must 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 within six months of hire: American Concrete Institute - Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I, American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) - Traffic Control Supervisor, and ATTI Field Certification, NICET (Asphalt/Concrete/Soils), or approved equivalent We Also Value Experience in roadway or bridge construction or an engineering or construction-related field Job Contributions Act as a lead inspector on complex projects, including multi-jurisdictional and Departmental projects Provide training to new and existing inspection staff Read, interpret, and apply construction plans and specifications; MAG specifications and standards; MCDOT specifications and standards, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations Inspect construction for new and reconstructed roadways, bridges, drainage structures, utilities, guardrails, sidewalks, curb and gutter, signing, striping, traffic control, and all other roadway features Use computer software programs to prepare and maintain detailed project reports, documents, files, inspections, and contractor pay estimates, including documenting and verifying the quality, quantity of materials, and workmanship for completed work Prepare progress estimates for payment, general correspondence, emails, memorandums, handouts, letters, and enter/retrieve project data Review contractor's schedules for feasibility and submittal requirements Coordinate and lead pre-construction meetings Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Investigate, answer, and assist with the resolution of public relations questions and complaints from the public, contractors, and other agencies Sample and test construction materials for conformance to contract documents Working Conditions This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware GIS Maps/Tools, OnBase, MS Suite, Adobe, Cartegraph, Cell Phone, Laptop Protective equipment required Safety boots, safety glasses, Type III safety vest, hard hat Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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