Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in road construction, to include three (3) years as an inspector.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
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Road construction techniques and material construction plans specifications.
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Right-of-way construction standards for Yavapai County.
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Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
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Relevant ordinances, local and state codes, resolutions, specifications, and standards.
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Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
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Clerical office practices and procedures.
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Research techniques and report writing.
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Current Microsoft Office software.
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Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
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Performing safety and compliance inspections.
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Department specific computer-based programs.
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Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
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Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:
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Schedule and organize work to meet established deadlines.
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Use graphic visual aids, blueprints, schematics, and/or layouts
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Use of formulas to calculate material quantities.
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Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
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Measure distances using tape measure and and/or calibrated instruments.
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Maintain a friendly, professional work environment and attitude when working with others.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
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Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
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Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
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Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
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Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and may include exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stand, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 10
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
