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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5492 - Public Works Construction Inspector II

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $27.71 - $33.25 Per Hour

Pay Range: $27.71 - $38.79 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on04/17/2026.

Pima County Transportation Department Construction Monitoring Division is seeking an experienced individual to join our fun and dynamic team as a Construction Inspector II for Transportation Capitol Improvement and Pavement Preservation Projects. Inspection duties will include the construction of bridge and drainage structures, utility installations, roadway pavements, signing and marking, ADA access structures, landscape irrigation, and vegetation installations. This role will inspect both locally funded and federally funded projects.

The primary duties of this position are:

• The inspection of general contractor and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with the project Special Provisions, Plans, Standard Details and Standard Specifications;

• Daily completion of Inspection Reports including agreed upon documented daily quantity amounts with contractors;

• Picture documentation of project progress, coinciding with daily inspection reports. Reports and pictures recorded onto field computer files for submittal to Pima County for review;

• Verification of compliance for project material certification prior to placement;

• Supervise Consultant Inspectors when needed;

• Resolve issues with the Contractor over project work or escalate issues as appropriate for larger problems;

• Attend project weekly meetings, oversee materials and labor quantities for force account sheets and change orders;

• Monthly review and acceptance of project pay item quantities for monthly pay estimate approval by Project Manager;

• Review and approve traffic control plans (ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification will be required, but PCDOT will send the successful applicant to training if they do not already have this certification).

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Leads, assigns work, trains staff and interprets approved major complex construction plans, specifications and special provisions as a basis for conducting all construction inspection activity;

• Inspects major construction of concrete structures such as bridges, overpasses and box culverts for placement of concrete, false-work and forms, steel reinforcement, rebar and caissons for general compliance with county specifications;

• Inspects earthwork operations including clearing of construction site, roadway, drainage and structural excavations, backfill operations and embankment fills or trenches, bedding, shading, backfill and other elements of construction for compliance with county specifications and standards;

• Performs sub-grade and aggregate base course inspection for materials stability, width of roadway and gradation;

• Inspects asphaltic concrete paving and chip seal operations or piping, aggregate base course, concrete, paving and other construction materials for compliance with county specifications and approved plans;

• Oversees and participates in the coordination with contractors, architects and various departmental sections in order to meet requirements and provisions set forth in the construction plans;

• Ensures traffic control and work-site safety measures are taken;

• Oversees daily site checks to review and monitor construction progress;

• Conducts informal pre-construction meeting with site foreman to review requirements and provisions set forth in the construction plans;

• Resolves issues with site foreman over identified noncompliance;

• Serves as departmental liaison with the project contractor, other agencies and the private sector and accompanies visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction over the project and reports the outcome of such inspections to management;

• Works with utility companies to establish desirable locations for utilities given construction constraints and inspects installation of utility and drainage pipes;

• Maintains daily records, written reports and pictorial documentation of contractor's work performed, validates monthly pay estimates and compiles post-construction documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience inspecting construction projects such as sewers, water lines, roadways, bridges or flood control channels INCLUDING two years of experience inspecting public works construction projects.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County in a Public Works Construction Inspector I, Building Inspector I or similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment which is responsible for inspecting public works construction projects.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum three (3) years experience inspecting large roadway improvement projects, bridge and drainage improvement projects, and ADA access structures.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with federally funded projects.

• ACI Grade 1 Concrete Certification and ATTI Soils & Asphalt Certification.

• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.

• SWPPP Certification.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.All positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and asbestos found in construction, wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to and during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions require working at, near or in busy automotive and construction equipment traffic patterns. Any required safety training and equipment will be provided. Employees in this classification may encounter potentially harmful wildlife (reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, etc.), insects and plants. This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some employees within this classification may be required to routinely lift equipment or other items (such as utility access covers) weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees must be able to: operate assigned vehicles in all weather conditions and on differing road surfaces, work in and traverse rough terrain on foot, recognize industry-standard colors used for marking underground utility services/electrical wiring/equipment and properly maintain and wear required protective clothing and equipment. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.