STREETS INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

* * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY EMPLOYEES ONLY, THAT ARE CITY OF TUCSON PERMANENT AND/OR PROBATIONARY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES * * *

To remain eligible, you must maintain your permanent or probationary Civil Service employment status with the Department of Transportation & Mobility, through the actual date of transfer. If you are not a current permanent or probationary Civil Service employee at the date of transfer, you will not be eligible for this position. Non-permanent or appointed employees are not eligible.

The Department of Transportation, Street Maintenance Division has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our Inspection Team.  We are seeking someone who is a skilled self-starter, motivated to learn new skills and is detail orientated with strong customer services and people skills.  If you have a good work ethic, and have the ability to learn and grow, then this is the job for you.

Inspect streets and right-of-way in response to a service request or complaint by photographing overhanging trees, damaged sidewalks, and traffic-related site visibility problems.

Inspect damage to structures within right of way.

Address hazard abatement for imminent hazards by determining immediate hazard; placing barricades and safety tape around damaged area to protect public safety; and coordinating work crews to repair hazard if appropriate.

Research subdivision maps or plats to determine ownership or jurisdiction and create work orders to do repairs.

Issue notice of violation and citations if applicable, to property owners of City code ordinance violation.

Monitor compliance with violation notices and citations to appear in court, and support enforcement of violation assessments.

Provide technical support to area supervisors and superintendents by recommending course of action to correct situation based on research and observations; marking project limits in field for area work crews and contracted workers; and scheduling field meetings to determine maintenance projects scope of work.

Read and interpret maps and plats by accessing department GIS mapping system using laptop and desktop computer; determining map layer to locate information or use multiple layers to find information; determining location of right of way and property line using construction drawing and subdivision plans; determining City maintenance responsibility from subdivision plat map dedication; and responding via e-mail with findings.

Monitor maintenance management program service requests by generating work orders for repairs needed to address complaints, maintenance or emergency; monitoring maintenance management program to monitor work order progress; and closing work orders upon completion of projects.

Evaluate annexations and private improvement agreements (PIA) of streets, drainage-ways, shoulders, and alleys by measuring street lengths and widths using vehicle-based electronic distance meter; evaluating condition of roadway to determine needed type of maintenance activity; estimating future maintenance costs for budget purposes; and preparing reports for future maintenance cost.

Inspect job sites by monitoring active localized, route maintenance or routine service contracts for conformance with standard specification for construction and contract provisions; monitoring contracted work orders for maintenance & repair projects for conformance with standard specification for construction and contract provisions; measuring and calculating unit quantities to verify contractor invoices; monitoring contractor activities and schedules based on work order and contractor schedule; and monitoring safety of activities, barricading, and traffic control performed by contractor.

Coordinate final project acceptance of contractor work by conducting final on-site inspections to ascertain if work meets requirements; generating final contract quantities and estimated final costs; reviewing original bid and final cost for accuracy and additional cost justification; and verifying final job order documentation with contractor and City contract representative.

Ensure that contracted work conforms to local, state, and federal governmental regulations, and other applicable rules and requirements, such as proper traffic control and barricading by monitoring job site for compliance with OSHA regulations; verifying permits were obtained by contractors prior to start of work; and enforcing confined space entry regulations.

Provide customer service to community by responding to citizen information requests by telephone or e-mail; meeting with property owners, neighborhood, or home-owners association to evaluate and address concerns; conducting maps & plats and records research to determine maintenance responsibilities for referral to proper agency/city department; and following-up with constituents to ensure adequate resolution of concerns.

Inspect areas for homeless camps and post vacate notice per Homeless Protocol program

Inspect areas for dangers such as bees and mosquitoes to determine responsibility for bee removal or mosquito abatement; and notify city contractor for bee removal.

Monitor work performed by city personnel to assure adherence to service request and completeness of work.

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience constructing or maintaining roadways, inspecting streets, right of ways, and/or construction sites, and/or enforcing codes.

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

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This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.