Maintenance Contract Inspector (Transportation Engineering Technician IV)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Contract Inspector to oversee and provide technical direction for various maintenance and construction projects. This role involves supervising teams, ensuring quality control, and guiding less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in technical engineering and construction inspection. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of transportation infrastructure while enjoying a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401k Plan

Pension Plan

Free Transit Program

Advanced Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of technical engineering experience in construction and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and technical direction for maintenance projects.
• Supervise projects and assist less experienced employees.

Skills

Technical Engineering

Construction Inspection

Maintenance Management

Project Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Maintenance Contract Inspector (Transportation Engineering Technician IV)

Grade 14 (8449) SP# 25-87-16

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 7 (Howard County) is currently recruitingfor a Maintenance Contract Inspector (Transportation Engineering Technician IV). This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work:The main purpose of this position is to provide the inspection and technical direction of maintenance and construction-oriented projects with a wide variety of duties and direct control over force accounts. This position is the senior technical or supervisory level of work, performing a variety of engineering support tasks. The employee is expected to give guidance and assistance to less experienced employees and may supervise a project, crew, or unit. Work is performed under the general supervision of an engineer, surveyor, or higher-level technical employee.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine's Training APEX Awards for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.

Selective Qualifications: One and a half (1.5) years of the required experience must have involved maintenance and/or construction inspection.

*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).

Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience, up to a maximum of three years.
2. Applicants who possess an associate's degree in either engineering, construction management or surveying or surveying technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the five-year experience requirement.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

• This position will be on call 24/7 for highway emergencies and natural disasters and is considered essential personnel.
• Employees in this class are considered essential and must be available for 24-hour emergency call up with a response time of less than one (1) hour.
• Employees will serve a six-month probationary period with the possibility of probation being extended an additional six months.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 5/6/2025