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Summary:

Under general supervision, performs quality assurance inspections for City contracted public works projects, development projects & underground utility installation projects. Provides internal support for all departments within the City, including Public Works & Utilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a single class within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. This position reports to the City Engineer.

Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills & other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, & may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Conducts quality assurance inspections on installation of underground utilities & other internal & external completed construction projects, ensuring completed projects conform to all Federal, State and local laws rules & regulations.
• Inspects City contract projects &/or private developer subdivisions to ensure an acceptable quality level & compliance with City of Safford specifications & standards in civil engineering & public works areas including, but not limited to: sewer installations including metering stations, lift stations, force mains, sulfide control stations, etc.; water installations including wells, pump stations, transfer stations, etc.; irrigation installations including culverts, valves, stand pipes, gate structures, etc.; storm drain installations including catch basins, slotted drains, pipe, retention basins, etc.; electric, telephone, computer, & cable TV trenching, duct bank & conduit installations; paving & concrete flatwork, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, etc.; & bridges & structures.
• Reads, reviews & interprets construction plans, specifications & details, utility maps & related engineering plans & drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ensures construction activities adhere to City of Safford Code, Tucson Water, &/or Maricopa Association of Government building specifications.
• Coordinates & schedules lab testing, pressure tests, utility shutdowns, tie-ins, & valve exercising.
• Provides basic survey work in the field using global positioning system (GPS) to collect as-built data for construction projects & ability to accurately record this data & input into an ArcGIS database layer for GIS staff to verify & upload.
• Coordinates work sequences & schedules with contactors & other City departments.
• Coordinates & communicates with project team including city departments, state & federal agencies & other involved outside entities from the project bid through construction & as-built phases.
• Monitors trenching procedures for alignment & grade, shoring, & manhole locations for proper compaction.
• May assist with project management functions which include organizing, coordinating, & monitoring &/or inspecting capital improvement projects, new construction projects & other special project assignments.
• May act as project representative to streamline project management by scheduling & conducting meetings & work cooperatively & jointly with other city departments, other government jurisdictions, non-profit organizations, consultants, contractors & the general public.
• Prepares necessary reports relating to job duties.
• Designs & reviews traffic control plans; obtaining necessary permits from ADOT, Graham County, the Town of Thatcher & other entities.
• May assist with researching easements & right-of-ways for City projects.
• Operates computer equipment & software necessary for performing function of duties.
• Calculates solutions to mathematical problems involving ratios and proportions, fractions, percentages, & basic algebraic, geometric & trigonometric formula.
• Responds to emergency & off-hour situations & work with contractor work schedules, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years work experience in paraprofessional engineering, or the construction trades involving responsibility for designing, surveying, materials testing, drafting and/or review of public works or closely related projects; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Valid State of Arizona Drivers License.

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