Salary: $31.01 – $45.06 Hourly
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2223-01013
Division: PUBLIC WORKS
Department: CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Opening Date: 07/24/2023
Closing Date: 8/7/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Five years of work experience in construction or inspection.
Capital Projects Management – Water Wastewater Assignment:
- Experience in water wastewater construction or inspection.
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.
- 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.
- Preferred: The American Public Works Association (APWA) CPII certification is required within six months of hire date, or promotion.
- Preferred: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade IA certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Performs inspections of all types of civil engineering/public works improvements built within the right-of-way and public easements and occasionally on private property in accordance with City policy and code, including such projects as streets, bridges, culverts, storm drains, water/sewer mains, utility service connections, walls, traffic signal systems, water pump stations, and sewer lift stations.
- Inspects and observes construction materials and methods to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and construction details at the construction site.
- Coordinates the construction of City projects with utilities, other departments, contractors, and sub-contractors.
- Computes monthly estimates of work and recommends payments to contractors.
- Coordinates and monitors materials testing; maintains a file on test results.
- Monitors project for public safety and checks barricading.
- Prepares daily reports on the project; listing the jobs progress, delays, and plan problems.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Read blueprints and construction drawings.
- Lift manhole covers, valve keys and miscellaneous tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Skillfully maneuver small or large objects; use common hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, or wrenches to inspect construction.
- Read and visually interpret complex plans quickly and accurately and compare them to work in progress and to measure compliance.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
- Operate measuring devices, camera, ladder, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Exposure to environmental conditions including dirt, pollen, temperature extremes, unsafe structures and heights.
- Measure distances.
- Reach, grip and move debris to gain access to or expose construction for inspection.
- Work typically involves some combination of bending, stooping, lifting arms above head, kneeling, crouching, and crawling which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 50 pounds.
- Visually distinguish the full range of the color spectrum.
- Walk across trenches and dirt piles; climbs ladders, stairs and scaffolding to perform inspections.
- For Street Operations, distinguish the full range of the color spectrum to distinguish things like utility markings, City of Scottsdale concrete colors, and ADA domes.
- Not sedentary and includes walking or moving in field conditions for extended periods of time.
- Work sometimes involves climbing elevations, traversing over rough terrain.
- Operate a City vehicle to travel to/from meetings and site inspections in various locations.
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Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 and upcoming Employer contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
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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.
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
- Physical Examination
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: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” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid driver’s license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver’s license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
- Interlock Device
- Court Mandated Restricted Hours
- Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
- I have no restrictions on my driver’s license
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Do you possess five years of work experience in construction or inspection? Note: This must be listed in the ‘Duties’ section of your application.
- Yes
- No
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Please explain your experience in water wastewater construction or inspection. Note: This experience must be listed in the ‘Duties’ section of your application to be considered. Please do not list ‘see resume.’
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Do you possess an American Public Works Association (APWA) CPII certification or can you obtain one within 6 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess any other professional certifications that would apply to this position? If yes, please list below. If none, please list ‘N/A.’
Required Question