Transportation & Infrastructure Inspector II

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays (including Floating)

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement plan

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

PEHP contributions

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking a skilled inspector to perform complex technical work in inspecting public works construction projects and utility work in the public right-of-way. You will oversee contract inspectors, review plans, and provide construction quality assurance through on-site inspections and coordination to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating site development inspections, reviewing construction plans, and ensuring projects meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of work experience in construction or inspection.
• A minimum of two years' inspection experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations in the past 39 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect public works construction projects and utility work in the public right-of-way.
• Oversee contract inspectors on small projects.
• Provide plan review and construction quality assurance through on-site inspections.
• Coordinate projects and site development inspections for compliance.

Skills

Inspection experience

Site inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Performs complex technical skilled work in inspecting public works construction projects, utility work performed in the public right-of-way and oversees contract inspectors working small projects. Provides plan review, construction quality assurance through physical inspection of construction site, and project coordination, as well as site development inspections for compliance.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $41.59/hour or $86,507.20/annually.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Five years of work experience in construction or inspection.
• A minimum of two years' inspection experience.

Licensing, Certifications And Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade IA certification within six months of hire or promotion.
• The International Slurry Seal Association (ISSA) certification or the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification or American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATTSA) certification is required within six months of hire date, or promotion.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment. i.e. OSHA Certification, Barricade Certification, Trench Certification.

Benefits Highlights

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Education

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant