CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Work Location: 162 Air Wing/CES, Tucson, AZ

Posting Details

PAY RATE: $20 -$27 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 18

Closing Date: December 11th, 2025

Job Summary

Ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of all building maintenance and construction projects. This position is responsible for meticulously reviewing and verifying that each project adheres to established standards, local building codes, contractual specifications, and organizational policies. This role will identify defects, recommend adjustments to increase production processes. This role shall make periodic inspections throughout the 162d Morris Air National Guard, Davis Monthan and Ft. Huachuca to track and improve existing facility maintenance program, work orders, time management, current and future facility improvement projects, assist in design/planning phases of construction or remodels, capture and document installation of real property pieces of equipment (RIPE). This role shall identify areas of improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects, assist in creating, maintaining, and updating quality control documents such as standard operating procedures (SOP), company policies and procedures throughout the production area. This role is critical in ensuring safety and efficiency standards, contributing to high-quality craftsmanship.

Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily inspections on craftsman completed work orders and recurring work program (RWP) to ensure work is done at the highest quality and completed in a timely manner. Document all findings and provide corrective action needed to make improvements resulting in increased performance. Utilize root cause analysis to effectively ensure quality of craftsmanship installation.
• Verify that products and installation meet industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Work with production teams to suggest changes that enhance quality and efficiency, track and monitor overall project timelines to ensure mission success. Oversee production stages to ensure consistent quality and identify areas for improvement. Understand and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures. Review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
• Create and enforce effective inspection procedures to optimize quality assurance. Address quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences. Train staff on quality control procedures and standards resulting in continuous improvement. Keep detailed records of inspections, tests, and findings, including any deviations or defects. Identify areas of improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Observing and reporting on construction activities in specific areas of assignment, these areas include but are not limited to: civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and facility maintenance. Conduct various inspections to assess job performance, functionality tests to ensure installation of RIPE is in compliance is with industry standards, time management, enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Generate reports summarizing inspection results, identifying issues, and recommend corrective actions using Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Process improvement
• Identifying problems
• Equipment maintenance
• Inspection to identify defects
• Federal, State, and local building codes
• Evaluating non-performance
• Interpreting policies and procedures
• Maintenance procedures
• Construction standards
• Research methods
  
  

Skilled In

• Documentation procedures
• Providing corrective action
• Inspecting and testing
• Accountability
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Observations and investigations
• Completing paperwork
• Communication both written and oral
  
  

Ability To

• Preparing reports
• Communication both written and oral
• Recommending solutions
• Train personnel
• Provide documentation
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Report issues
• Recommend solutions
• Multi task
• Motivate personnel
• Work cooperatively with others
• Correct non-performance
• Make continual plant improvements
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) or 3-5 years work experience as a Quality Inspector role or related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Special Job Requirements:

• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• In State travel required.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation & must meet all eligibility requirements to enter other federal installations such as Davis Monthan Air Force Base and Fort Huachuca.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
  
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  
  

Retirement

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.

DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.

ADA/EEO Employer

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer