What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector - Traffic Control Specialist position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
02 / 18 / 25
Application Deadline
02 / 23 / 25
Pay Range
26.00 - $44.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About the Position
The Inspector – Traffic Control Specialist reviews and approves traffic control plans for permit-related work within the county right of way. This position will periodically inspect permit projects between private contractors and Maricopa County. It is also responsible for assuring the project is completed safely and per approved plans and specifications or approved changes.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of performing inspection work in traffic control, heavy highway construction, maintenance, utility construction, bridge construction, plan review, or geotechnical work
High school diploma or GED
Industry-related post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Must possess an ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an ATSSA Traffic Control Design Specialist within one year from the hire date
We Also Value
Degree in Engineering or a closely related field
Five years of experience in construction inspection, reviewing and approving temporary traffic control plans, and / or inspecting temporary traffic control setups
Job Contributions
Monitor, coordinate, and inspect temporary traffic control devices, setups, and other work; coordinate with contractors to ensure the safety of the traveling public, County staff, and contractor employees by confirming that setups are in accordance with MCDOT standards and / or MUTCD standards
Review and approve traffic control plans for compliance with MCDOT and MUTCD standards
Answer public relations questions and complaints from contractors and the general public
Serve as the divisions' traffic control expert and trains staff on traffic control
Assure permitting projects are completed safely per the approved plans / specifications or approved revisions. Promote and enforce public safety
Coordinate all permit activity with contractors, subcontractors, utility companies, survey crews, soils lab, consultants, geotechnical firms, developers, and engineers as construction proceeds
Conduct pre-construction conferences, ongoing inspections, and final acceptance inspections of subdivisions
Issue cease work and encroachment notices for unauthorized, unsafe, or deficient construction
Investigate citizen complaints and mediate a satisfactory resolution
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position requires the employee to be in the office / field or customer-facing for all hours worked
Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
Protective Equipment Required
Hard hat, vest, boots, and any other PPE required for site visits
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $26 - $44
