Transportation Construction Inspector

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Transportation Construction Inspector who will undertake a range of technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects within Engineering District 11-0. This role is crucial in ensuring that all construction activities adhere to the established codes, plans, standards, and specifications. The inspector will be tasked with evaluating the quality of work and materials used, identifying any discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of transportation infrastructure. If you are interested in this vital role, we encourage you to apply now!

In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting all aspects of transportation construction activities. Your duties will include assisting in verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. You will also oversee the proper placement of various materials, including cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage components, ensuring compliance with project specifications. Additionally, you will conduct compaction testing using visual non-movement methods on sub-surface strata, soils, and aggregates. Engaging with department personnel, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, will be essential to facilitate effective project administration and communication with legislators and the public.

Your role will involve maintaining detailed records through master diary entries, performing mathematical calculations, estimating item quantities and project costs, and managing all relevant documentation, whether manually or electronically. You will assist in troubleshooting field issues as they arise, compile photographic evidence, prepare or review sketches, and create inspection review summaries. As part of the inspection team, you will document and verify the work completed by contractors, adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Project Office Manual (Publication 2) and Publication 408. You will generate necessary reports to maintain project records, interpret results to monitor progress and schedules, and track material quantities and testing through both manual and computerized systems.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for drawing sketches, noting any changes to field plans, and maintaining comprehensive inspection progress and quality control reports related to ongoing work. It is crucial to ensure that all projects are executed in compliance with existing regulations, policies, and procedures while being completed efficiently and cost-effectively. You will also be required to attend environmental training sessions as mandated and to implement sound environmental practices throughout your work. Additionally, you will perform other related duties associated with the inspection of materials and work on highway construction projects as assigned, including tasks designated by your supervisor during winter assignments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Vendor-controlled work hours; schedule may be subject to change seasonally and/or due to operational needs
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on ad-hoc basis at supervisors discretion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Bridgeville.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.