City of Tucson

This is a lead position affording guidance to other positions performing the same tasks. This lead position also reviews workloads, assigns work and coaches employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments. Lead personnel may contribute to other employees' performance evaluations, assist with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to supervisory staff.

Leads other inspectors by reviewing work sheets and test reports, responding to messages, preparing correspondence, attending meetings, coordinating with project managers and checking project files, plans and project specification books.

Checks field project progress by verifying the progress of construction schedules and work assignments and resolving problems.

Performs plant inspections by sampling materials for testing and coordinating and resolving problems and concerns.

Oversees testing and equipment tasks by calibrating and repairing equipment, assisting personnel in testing materials and disposing of samples, and performing and overseeing tests.

Coordinates with other agencies by providing test samples to other labs, checking and responding to inquiries from other departments and checking with private testing firms under contract for proper payment of invoices.

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years inspecting construction materials for compliance with engineering standards and specifications

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

Certification for Use of Radioactive Testing Equipment

Arizona Department of Transportation Laboratory Certificate

Basic Physical

Unless at Transportation, then also:

30 lb Lift Test

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 17

Occupation Group Description: General Inspections

EEO Job Category Code: C

EEO Job Category Description: Technicians

Organizational Level: Lead

NCCI: 8720

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No