CIP Inspector / CIP Inspector, Senior bei Town of Queen Creek, AZ

About the Department

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a CIP Inspector. This position plays a key role in supporting the Town’s infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, parks, and public facilities. Depending on qualifications and experience, the role may be filled at either the Inspector or Senior Inspector level. Ideal candidates will bring strong field inspection knowledge, plan review abilities, and a commitment to quality and safety. If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the Town, we encourage you to apply!

**This position is open on a continuous basis. The first review of applications will begin the week of September 14, 2025, with subsequent reviews conducted weekly. The posting may close at any time after the first review. **

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

CIP Inspector: Salary  ($62,090.60 - $74,966.58)

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Incumbents perform inspections of multiple construction projects as a part of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Department.    Duties include:  Performing site/field inspections for capital improvement projects, record keeping, review plans and specifications for CIP projects; and assist project management teams in preparing reports, budgets, project close-outs and final reports.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fully qualified level construction inspection classification in the construction management job family where tasks and assignments are performed using a variety of procedures and techniques. This is the experienced/journey level that is fully competent in the technical/functional aspects of assigned role. Work usually involves the application of sound technical principles and best practices associated with planning, diagnosis, troubleshooting and problem solving. Incumbents perform varied assignments requiring journey level knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.

A CIP Inspector is distinguished from a CIP Senior Inspector by the complexity and scale of the construction projects that are assigned and by the number of years of experience needed in order to successfully perform assigned construction and engineering inspections. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

 

• Performs inspections on Town CIP projects to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.  Project types vary and may include roadways, bridges, culverts, storm drain, water/sewer mains, utility service connection, parks, public safety facilities and water treatment facilities.
• Inspects and observes construction material and methods to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and construction details.
• Computes and reviews monthly pay applications and works with the contractors to finalize and agree to work completed and to be paid.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, utility companies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give and/or receive advice and/or direction.
• Attends project meetings during construction of infrastructure; solves problems and conflicts relating to construction problems.
• Coordinates and monitors materials testing and maintains filing for project testing.  Reviews test results and if needed enforces corrective actions for failing materials.
• Prepares daily reports for each assigned project, documenting workforce on-site, work performed, communications with the contractor and any direction given or issues identified.
• Reviews any and all request for change orders and prepares any documentation required to justify or deny each request.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field and two years of experience performing a variety of construction and engineering inspection; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Construction practices in concrete, asphalt, and underground utilities, grading and drainage;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Job site safety; 
• OSHA guidelines; 
• Dispute resolution techniques;
• Basic engineering principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Residential and commercial building codes, ordinances, and other applicable laws;
• Technical building codes, regulations and guidelines;
• Federal, State, County, and Town codes, ordinances and laws;
• Proficient with mathematical aptitude.

SKILLS

• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Inspecting construction projects for conformity to standards and plans;
• Reading plans and interpreting building codes;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

CIP Inspector, Senior: Salary  ($71,560.79 - $87,299.10)

Incumbents perform inspections of multiple large, complex construction projects as a part of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Department.  Duties include:  Performing site/field inspections for capital improvement projects, Daily record keeping, review plans and specifications for CIP projects; assist project management teams in preparing reports, project close-outs and final reports.  This position may require you to work outside of normal operating hours including but not limited to, weekends, night and holidays as needed. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a lead level construction inspection classification in the construction management job family that requires advanced technical knowledge and skill in the technical/functional aspects of assigned role. Work involves planning and coordinating work assignments and the modification of established guidelines and the initiation of new approaches.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Performs inspections on Town CIP projects to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.  Project types vary and may include roadways, bridges, culverts, storm drain, water/sewer mains, utility service connection, parks, public safety facilities and water treatment facilities.
• Inspects and observes construction material and methods to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and construction details.
• Computes and reviews monthly pay applications and works with the contractors to finalize and agree to work completed and to be paid.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, utility companies, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give and/or receive advice and/or direction.
• Attends project meetings during construction of infrastructure; solve problems and conflicts relating to construction problems.
• Coordinates and monitors materials testing and maintains filing for project testing.  Reviews test results and if needed enforces corrective actions for failing materials.
• Prepares daily reports for each assigned project, documenting workforce on-site, work performed and quantities installed, communications with the contractor and any direction given or issues identified.
• Reviews any and all request for change orders and prepares any documentation required to justify or deny each request.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field and five years of experience performing a variety of construction and engineering inspection; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.
• Preferred the American Public Works Association (APWA) CPII certification or obtain Within one year of hire
• Preferred the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade IA certification or obtain Within six months of hire

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Construction practices in concrete, asphalt, and underground utilities (wet and dry) and grading and drainage;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Job site safety; 
• OSHA guidelines;
• Dispute resolution;
• Basic engineering principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Residential and commercial building codes, ordinances, and other applicable laws;
• Civil building codes and specifications, regulations and guidelines; 
• Federal, State, County, and Town codes, ordinances, and laws;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.
• ADA Guidelines

SKILLS

• Explaining and interpreting the inspection process in order to gain compliance; 
• Construction trades, engineering codes, and engineering construction methods and materials 
• Applying engineering methods to actual designs and construction conditions; 
• Reading and interpreting plans correctly;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”
	Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
	Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
X	Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
	Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
	Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand	Brief Description	C	F	O	R	N
Standing	Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties		X
Sitting	Desk work			x
Walking	To other departments/offices/office equipment		X
Lifting	Supplies, files			X
Carrying	Supplies, files			X
Pushing/Pulling	File draws, tables and chairs			X
Reaching	For supplies, for files		X
Handling	Paperwork		X
Fine Dexterity	Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment		X
Kneeling	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground				X
Crouching	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			x	X
Crawling	Under equipment				X
Bending	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground		x
Twisting	From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles		x
Climbing	Stairs, step stool			X
Balancing	On step stool			X
Vision	Reading, computer screen, driving	X
Hearing	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment	X
Talking	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone	X
Foot Controls	Driving	X
Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

x

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

x

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R		N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely		Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week		Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands				C		F	O	R	N
Time Pressure						X
Emergency Situation
Frequent Change of Tasks						X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously						X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team						X
Tedious or Exacting Work						X
Noisy/Distracting Environment						X
Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

	Office Environment
	Warehouse
	Shop
	Recreation/Neighborhood Center
	Vehicle
X	Outdoors
	Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field/Outdoors
	Other (Specify Below)

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