Public Works Construction Inspector - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

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** Job Description Summary
** Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation#
** Job Description
**** OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5621 - Public Works Construction Inspector I
**** Salary Grade: 10
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $25.14 - $30.16 Per Hour
**** Pay Range: $25.14 - $35.18 Per Hour
**** Range Explanation:
*** 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.
* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
*** The first review of applications will be on 3/13/2026.
*** Regional Wastewater Reclamation is seeking a detail oriented, experienced professional to help ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of our public sanitary sewer projects as a Public Works Construction Inspector I. In this role, you'll play a vital role in monitoring construction activities, verifying adherence to plans and specifications, and collaborating with contractors, engineers, and project managers to deliver projects that serve our community for years to come.

This position, conducts inspections of new work and/or repairs to Public Works Construction Projects to ensure compliance with Pima County standards and specifications and approved project plans and specifications. If you're passionate about building safe, reliable, and lasting public works, we'd like to have you on our team.
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* Essential Functions:

** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
* Inspects Public Works construction projects for general compliance with County specifications and design plans;
* Coordinates, monitors, and documents details of testing and start-up procedures, and compiles results and certifications to ensure Department and State minimum requirements are met prior to acceptance of the construction work;
* Works with utility companies to establish suitable locations for utilities within construction constraints, and inspects installation of utility and drainage pipes;
* Ensures project-specific requirements to minimize environmental and public impact during construction are enforced;
* Executes confined-space/hot-entry procedures and uses safety equipment as needed during the performance of the inspection activities;
* Documents actions and activities during the performance of construction activities and during emergency responses.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**** Two years of experience in construction projects such as sewers, water lines, roadways, bridges, and flood control channels.
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**** Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Engineering Technician, Sewer Line Construction Worker.
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**** Two years of experience with Pima County as a Utility Locator or Utility Coordinator.****(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
**** Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
*** Minimum two (2) years experience as a lead in underground utility construction.
* Minimum two (2) years experience as an inspector for a wastewater sewer system, water distribution system, and or storm drain system.
* Experience with/knowledge of standard construction procedures and techniques.
* Experience with/knowledge of using a computer.
** Selection Procedure:
**** Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised

Preferred Qualifications . The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
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