Transportation Engineering Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona State Government; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays peryear

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disaiblty

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Specialist in Flagstaff to oversee inspection staff, review plans, ensure compliance with ADOT standards, and coordinate contractors and submittals on highway construction projects. You will mentor field staff, manage monthly estimates, and assist with special provisions while aligning with federal and state requirements.

A valid driver’s license and multiple certifications are required; a $4,000 hiring incentive is

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent and ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience evaluating engineering data, project standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of highway construction inspection and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and monitor work activities of inspection staff.
• Review plans and ensure compliance with ADOT standards and federal requirements.
• Verify quantities and prepare documentation for monthly estimates.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Decision making

Oral & written communication

Time management

Google tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Transportation Engineering Specialist

($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

4352 - PDO CONSTRUCTION 1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd. Suite B,Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Salary: $62,674.00 - $72,674.88

Anticipated Salary: $67,674.88

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 22

Closing Date: September 20th

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of engineering related duties; monitors and evaluates contract compliance in regard to ADOT Standard specifications, standard drawings, project specific special provisions & plans, as well as Federal Highway Administration's, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality & U.S. Department of Labor Regulations & laws. Schedules, assigns, & reviews work of lower level inspection personnel. Assists the RE in the review of construction submittals and documentation; scheduling, monitoring and mentoring inspection staff; & primary contact for contractors, consultants & ADOT employees on construction projects. Ensuring inspectors accurately document work detailed in the plans & specifications. Ensures accurate and timely payments for monthly estimates, creates supplemental agreements, runs meetings, assists with winter events including; front desk & road block/traffic control.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of engineering related duties including directing, coordinating and monitoring work activities as assigned. Plans and directs work activities of other team members. Use a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
• Review plans, standards, policies. Ensure compliance with ADOT standard specifications, standard drawings and project specific special provision and plans, as well as applicable Federal laws, rules and policies and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements.
• Confirms and verifies all quantities and measurements related to work activities assigned. Prepares and approves documentation related to work activities for monthly estimates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspections, surveys, materials testing and documentation.
• Work management. Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical engineering data, Federal and State statutes, agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Advance mathematics.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as they apply to highway maintenance and construction

Skills in:

• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
• Decision making, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Oral and written communications.
• Time management and interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies and other agency employees.
• Google programs and products

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the full spectrum of work activities.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective oral and written communications with a wide variety of individuals & situations.
• Exercises independent judgment within agency standards/guidelines.
• Operate a computer & software utilization in all aspects related to construction plans and specifications
• Analyze & evaluate roadway & supporting features as they relate to highway construction; organize & prioritize work assignments, analysis & evaluation of program goals, cost & budget data, material construction standards & specifications.
• Interpret a variety of technical engineering and technical documents.

Selective Preference(s):

Experience in the inspection and administration of highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants, performing administrative or advance engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Valid Class D Drivers License
• ATTI Field Technician Level 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
• ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
• AGC Erosion Control Coordinator Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)

Valid Drivers License - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

*All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Employee Referral Program

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.