Pavement Management Inspector

Salary

$30.05 - $44.62 Hourly

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2600607

Division

PW-Streets Division

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

12/9/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description Summary

The Pavement Management Inspector performs quality assurance inspections and related activities for construction projects within the City for pavement preservation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction related infrastructure projects, bridge structural repair, and annual Pavement Condition Index inspections on City pavement assets. Reviews, approves, and documents field changes in the assigned area. Approves traffic control permits. Maintains proper documentation of projects throughout the one-year warranty maintenance period. Performs warranty inspections on concrete, paving, striping, and generates a punch list for all deficiencies found.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in performing inspection of asphalt pavement projects to include preservation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. This candidate will also have experience in inspecting concrete structures such as sidewalks, ADA ramps, curbs and gutters, and bridges. In addition to inspection experience, the ideal candidate will have two years or more of experience in performing maintenance on asphalt pavements, such as asphalt patching, paving, and surface seal application. This candidate will also have a strong understanding of MAG, State, and Federal guidelines.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Is Committed To Building And Maintaining a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those Who Possess These Six Core Values

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants who meet the City's requirements will be invited to an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email. Please monitor your junk/spam folder for these messages, as they will come from a system-generated source.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. Examination process for this position will include: Panel Interview

Essential Functions

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification and ISSA Slurry Seal Inspections Certification or equivalent within one year of hire.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, construction plans and specifications, documents, engineering technical standards, installation standards, and engineering manuals.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform engineering calculations, trigonometry, algebra, geometry; and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, handouts, letters, and to enter and retrieve project data utilizing the City’s computerized tracking system.
• Managerial: Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
  
  

Requirements

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Performs inspections on a variety of Pavement Management projects during and upon completion; interprets, applies, and enforces conformance to specifications and standards; serves as liaison between the contractor and other City departments and staff. Coordinates with and assists contractors with field problems and possible plan revisions. Informs supervisor of project status; revises and maintains project documentation and submits as a final record. Serves as the first line of communication with residents and business owners regarding project schedules and issues.
• Interprets, applies and enforces the provisions of the city’s engineering design standards and policies; MAG specifications and standards; and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures. Reviews and interprets construction plans and product designs for projects including asphalt pavement, asphalt pavement seals, concrete structures including flatwork, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bridge structures, and roadway striping.
• Assists in conducting research, analyzing data and evaluating treatment cycles; estimates project costs. Performs mathematical calculations to evaluate quantities for project material usage; inventories all City concrete, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Inputs data into asset management software; creates daily work orders for work performed by self and contractors assigned to Pavement Management projects; updates pavement condition based on field inspections and projects via inspection forms.
• Conducts visual inspections of roadways to verify pavement condition and identify failures. Updates this information into the asset management software.
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned pavement projects; attends preconstruction conferences and meetings; recommends modifications to plan as needed for site conditions. Oversees product testing to ensure compliance with MAG and City of Goodyear design standards.
• Oversees the contract work; monitors contractor performance; issues notices and orders to comply with standards, policies, contractual conditions and other requirements. Reviews cost estimates, progress reports, change orders, time extensions and other documentation from contractors. Maintains logs and records documenting contractors work and other pertinent data.
  
  

12 Month Objectives

3 Months Of Employment

• Demonstrate the ability to use Survey 123
• Demonstrate the ability to enter work orders and use GYmaps
• Become familiar with MAG and City of Goodyear specifications pertaining to pavement preservations, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
• Become familiar with the City of Goodyear’s approved material design list
  
  

6 Months Of Employment

• Successfully complete a traffic control technician and supervisor certification program.
• Successfully complete an ISSA class on pavement preservation
• Demonstrated the ability to read a phasing map, TCP plan, and administration documents pertaining to pavement preservation projects
  
  

12 Months Of Employment

• Demonstrate ability to assign a PCI score to roadways
• Demonstrate the ability to understand a project from start to finish
• Demonstrate the ability to inspect a project in accordance with MAG and City of Goodyear specifications
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a contractor on job related issues
  
  

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
  
  

01

Please Indicate Your Highest Level Of Education Completed

• Under High School or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College (at least 6 months)
• Associate's Degree or above
  
  

02

Please Indicate Your Years Of Related Experience

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years
• 3.5 years
• 4 years or more
  
  

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have 2 or more years of streets maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.

06

Do you have at least 1 year of experience inspecting pavement management projects completed by a contractor?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.

08

Are you familiar with MAG, State, and Federal guidelines pertaining to pavement preservation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.

10

Do you have experience working with an asset management software or similar?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

If you answered anything other than no experience to the previous question, please describe your experience.

12

If you do not possess an IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification or ISSA Slurry Seal Inspections Certification, are you able to obtain it within 12-months of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov