Public Works Inspector; Civil Engineering Inspector

The Town of Fountain Hills (fountainhillsaz.gov) is seeking an experienced Public Works Inspector (Civil Engineering Inspector) to support the construction and maintenance of the community’s infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with contractors, review a wide range of public works projects, and ensure that construction meets established standards and requirements.

This position performs a variety of field and technical duties related to construction occurring within the Town. The primary responsibility of this position is to inspect public works and utility‑related construction performed by private contractors and developers to ensure compliance with Town codes and ordinances, MAG standards, ADOT standards, and approved plans and specifications.

This position reports to the Public Works Director.

Position open until filled with applications reviewed weekly.

• Inspects grading, drainage, pipelines, paving, concrete work, landscaping, utility modifications, retaining walls, concrete drainage structures and building infrastructure construction for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Provides final and one year warranty inspections for subdivisions and issues substantial compliance letters. Field checks and signs off on all "as‑built" submittals.
• Performs surveying, permit processing and related technical services. Reviews capital improvement projects for the Town.
• Informs contractors of non‑compliance and follows up on compliance work. Informs residents about construction zones, including types of construction and duration of projects.
• Responds to and resolves complaints by citizens. Assists other departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High School or GED. Knowledge of MAG standards, Town standards and ordinances, some ADOT standards, basic surveying, traffic control, materials, equipment operations, and construction principles and practices.
• Minimum five years civil construction inspection experience. Background experience in civil engineering technical areas. Experience using MAG specifications and details for street construction essential. Local technical knowledge beneficial.
• Possession of a valid driver's license for a minimum of two years with a good driving record. The Town currently designates this job as a "safety‑sensitive position." Accordingly, the Town requires satisfactory completion of a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Ability to read technical plans, specifications and other related documents.
• Ability to perform general math calculations.
• Ability to write reports and keep logs.
• Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards and precedents.
• The incumbents in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the Town which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these incumbents work with individuals outside the Town who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various county, state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee.
  
  Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.