Transportation Construction Technician

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location:

4517 - KINGMAN CONSTRUCTION 3664

E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401

Salary: $57,308 - $67,308.
Anticipated hourly: $29.9596
Grade: 20
Closing Date:

Under the general direction of the Construction Office Supervisor, this position functions as a construction office manager performing the administrative functions of a construction office unit. The position is responsible for the analysis and resolution of problems, formulation of procedures, recommendation and execution of policy in office administration; contracts: procurement of materials, equipment and services; budgeting; construction project cost accounting: data processing and related clerical services.

Responsible for monitoring construction project timeliness, quality and compliance with established standards. Maintain required documents on all contract items including contractor payrolls, force accounts and contractor pay estimates. Develops and maintains a complete and systematic set of records of construction, project and design activities. Overnight travel throughout the State may be required for training & district business.

Create appropriate documents to complete procurement actions to include goods and services. Procurement and Accounts Payable activities include research of automated procurement system; initiation of purchase; receiving and verifying purchase and completion of all documents and automated transactions in compliance with State and agencies codes and policies. Review and/or prepare contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements and financial documentation for completed projects.

Review, verify and provide calculations, test results and documentation as related to office manager processes and work assignments.

Prepare project documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards. Review administrative problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues. Perform record management services to include creation and organization of files; logs and records as related to construction management and construction activities. Perform all activities related to contractor payroll to include review of hours, classification and timely submission as it relates to contract compliance with applicable Federal and State law.

Interact with contractors; consultants; local agencies and citizens to enhance and maintain communication. Provide training, coaching and guidance to employees as directed and as related to the functions of the construction office manager. Represent the District at project meetings and public meetings. Attend meetings and represent the department as directed. Will be required to drive a state vehicle in the course and scope of state business.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Federal, State and agency standards, policies and practices.
• Approved record-keeping and documentation.
• Reading and interpreting a variety of construction specifications, department policies and procedures that are applicable to the agency construction program.
• ADOT construction practices, standards and inspection techniques to determine compliance.
• Construction materials and materials testing procedures.
• Evaluation of a project scope and design to assure appropriate construction materials are specified and used.
• M.U.T.C.D. traffic control standards.
• Knowledge of a variety internal departmental group or unit functions.
• Construction Manpower staffing.

SKILLS IN:

• Work scheduling and time management.
• Analysis and preparation of data; written and verbal communication.
• Enforcing policies and procedures and issue resolution.
• Project management, to include concurrent projects at various stages.
• Database management.
• Document organization, both electronic and physical filing systems.
• Use of FAST/PEN and other ADOT construction specific applications, Microsoft Office to include Word, spreadsheets, databases and Google Suite.

ABILITY TO:

• Provide exceptional customer service and adjust to an ever changing work environment—conceptualize and solve problems over the phone and via email.
• Be proactive (preparing and planning) in approach to daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks.
• Multi-task job duties that have varied situations and exceptions, with frequent interruptions.
• Manage time to be effective at managing varied job duties meeting multiple, varied, frequent deadlines.
• Resolve problems independently; knowing when to involve Supervisor.

Three years of technical work performing engineering and construction activities to include construction records maintenance and verification; or assisting inspection and administration of highway construction projects. Sixty semester hours applicable towards a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or closely related curriculum may…