DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

SAFFORD CONSTRUCTION
2062 Lonestar Road
Safford AZ 85546

Salary: $64,802.00 - $74,802.00 
Anticipated Salary: $69,802.00

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

Grade: 22

Closing Date: December 11, 2025

Under general supervision, this technical specialist performs variety of journey level engineering duties in the areas of highway project construction. Administers either major and/or several minor construction projects.

This position reviews the accuracy and completeness of assigned information, recommends approval or disapproval of work projects, and approves and disapproves work performed in the work unit. It directs activities of contractors, consultants, and subordinate ADOT staff regarding project inspection, and quality control.

Reviews and approves inspector daily diaries. It performs team lead duties. The TES position's primary purpose is to assist the Resident Engineer in administering construction contracts.

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

Project-wide monitoring of the Contractor's operation and construction schedule. Ensure contractor meets Project Plans, Special Provisions, and other contract specifications during construction through daily contacts with project supervisors and visits to the construction sites. Observes conditions for encroachments, traffic control, and unsafe working conditions. Resolving site issues. Ensures inspector compliance with plans, standards, specifications, special provisions, regulations, policies and procedures. Coordinates the documentation and payment of contract work and assures that methods of measurement and basis for payment are in accordance with project plans, specifications, special provisions and change orders; performing quality control over inspection.

Assist the Supervisor to resolve construction site issues. Research and confers with ADOT technical sections, agency officials, staff members, Project Designers, and representatives of other agencies to acquire information needed for immediate determinations and decisions. Writes detailed reports and change orders based on research, investigation, or inquiry. Reviews and analyzes projects for design clarity, accuracy, and construct abilities ; reviews specifications and special provisions; prepares detailed cost estimates, reviews construction schedule, and determines whether all supporting information has been obtained. Prepares staffing plans to meet requirements of the ADOT construction manual , uses standards and specifications.

Attend work unit staff meetings pre-construction meetings and partnering, weekly contractor meetings, gives and receives information, interface with ADOT surveyors, regional material lab, and other off site groups, that support the inspection and testing efforts of projects. Maintain the project as built plans. Operate a State vehicle in the course and scope of conduction State business Attend staff meetings, trainings and perform related work as required.

Knowledge of:
*Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil engineering, as applied to highway construction inspection. *Computational and adjustment factors to be applied to the review and analysis of engineering and land.
description data related to highway construction inspection.
*Federal and State statutes; agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to highway construction inspection.
*Materials testing procedures and requirements as prescribed by AASHTO, ASTM, and ADOT specifications and testing procedures.
*Computer programs applicable to highway construction inspection.
*Principles of supervision, project management and other related rules, policies and procedures to insure subordinate personnel are adequately prepared for assignments.
*Traffic control and safety to review traffic control plans and devices.

Skill in:
*Skill in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
*Researching, reading and interpreting a wide variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans, blueprints, specifications, materials testing data and computer generated data.
*Oral and written communications.
*Specification, Change Orders, and technical writing, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.

Ability to:
*Ability to effectively use mathematical computations and adjustment factors.
*Use mathematical computations.
*Analyze highway plans, As-Builts plans and designs.
*Communicate both written and orally.
*Drive a State vehicle in the course and scope of State business

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and two years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Associate or above);
OR five years experience equivalent to a senior Transportation Construction Technician (grade S7 or above);
OR experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Supervisor (S9 or above);
OR completion of the Arizona Department of Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program;
OR registration as a professional PE

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).

Valid drivers license.
High School Diploma or GED.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification.
Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Certification.

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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.

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

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.