Public Works Construction Inspector II - Transportation

Job Summary

Position:
Construction Inspector II (Transportation - Capitol Improvement and Pavement Preservation Projects)

Department:
Transportation Division, Pima County Construction Monitoring

Job Type: Classified, Grade 12. Salary Range: $27.71 - $38.79 per hour. Hiring Range (estimate): $27.71 - $33.25 per hour. First review of applications on 04/17/2026. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

• Inspect general contractor and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with project special provisions, plans, standard details, and standard specifications.
• Complete daily inspection reports with documented quantity amounts and photos; upload records to field computer and submit to Pima County.
• Verify compliance of project materials certification prior to placement.
• Supervise consultant inspectors as needed.
• Resolve issues with contractors and, when necessary, elevate larger problems to management.
• Attend weekly project meetings and monitor materials and labor quantities for force account sheets and change orders.
• Review monthly pay estimate quantities and approve for monthly pay estimate by the Project Manager.
• Review and approve traffic control plans (ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification required; certification will be provided if not already held).

• Lead, assign, and train staff; interpret major construction plans and specifications as basis for inspections.
• Inspect concrete structures (bridges, overpasses, box culverts) for proper placement of materials and compliance with county specs.
• Inspect earthwork, drainage, backfill, and embankment operations for compliance.
• Perform sub‑grade and aggregate base course inspection for material stability, road width, and gradation.
• Inspect asphalt paving, chip seal, and related operations for compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and departmental sections to meet plan provisions.
• Ensure traffic control and site safety measures are in place.
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress; hold informal pre‑construction meetings with foremen and resolve non‑compliance issues.
• Serve as liaison with contractors, agencies, and private sector; escort visiting inspectors and report outcomes.
• Coordinate with utility companies on acceptable utility locations and inspect installations of utility and drainage pipes.
• Maintain daily records, reports, and pictorial documentation; validate monthly pay estimates and compile post‑construction documentation.

• Three (3) years of experience inspecting construction projects such as sewers, water lines, roadways, bridges, or flood control channels, including at least two (2) years inspecting public works projects.
• Equivalent education and experience may be substituted (accredited college or university). OR two (2) years of experience with Pima County in a Public Works Construction Inspector I, Building Inspector I, or similar level position.
• Qualifications must be documented in the application under "Education" and "Work Experience".

• Minimum three (3) years 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.
• ATTI Soils & Asphalt Certification.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.
• SWPPP Certification.

• Valid Arizona driver license required at time of application and at time of appointment.
• Completion of a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review prior to assignment.
• Background verification of work history, education, and criminal record required.

• May be required to routinely lift or move equipment or other objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to operate assigned vehicles in all weather conditions and on varying road surfaces.
• Must be able to work in rough terrain, recognize industry‑standard colors used for marking underground utility services/electrical wiring, and properly wear required protective clothing and equipment.

Work may be conducted in busy automotive and construction traffic patterns. Required safety…