Chief Construction Inspector (Lead Traffic ...

ABOUT THIS POSITION The Traffic Services Division within the Street Transportation Department, ensures safe movement of traffic and pedestrians. Responsibilities include street signs, traffic signals/left-turn arrows, school safety, visibility obstruction removal, on-street parking, neighborhood cut-through, traffic safety, and bikeway coordination. The division is seeking to fill the role of Chief Construction Inspector (Lead Traffic Investigator) who will perform advanced paraprofessional civil engineering work under limited supervision and is responsible for resolving complex traffic concerns in the public right-of-way, including damaged signage, visibility issues, and traffic control matters. The Chief Construction Inspector will also support special projects and provide guidance and training to other investigators. Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Conducting proactive inspections and respond to complaints. Enforcing municipal codes, regulations, and policies. Documenting findings thoroughly. Performing hybrid duties: fieldwork and office tasks (data entry, report writing, customer service). Working independently and collaboratively to ensure compliance and public safety. IDEAL CANDIDATE Knowledge of: Traffic engineering principles or practices, including traffic control standards and signage requirements. Ability to: Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word effectively. Write clearly and proficiently. Maintain strong organizational skills. SALARY Pay Range: $31.82 - $47.01 hourly. Hiring Range: $31.82 - $44.77 hourly. Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 255. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page . BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience in field engineering work. Including one year of technical and skilled public works construction inspection experience (or one year at the level of Senior Construction Inspector). Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's 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. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . Working Conditions and Requirements: Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Working next to vehicular traffic on city streets. Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Two years of code enforcement experience. Experience with/in: Handling citizen complaints or concerns. Citizen Serve application. Reviewing plans including site plans, paving plans, signing and striping. Working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment. Using a computer daily to include sending emails, typing documents in Word, Excel, etc. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes March 20, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix . Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939 . You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form . REFERENCE Chief Construction Insp, JC:19020, ID# 60719,03/06/26, USM, CR, Benefits:002 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-03-10