Transportation Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Clearfield (Clearfield County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Transportation Construction Inspector, where your expertise will ensure the integrity of highway projects. This role involves inspecting materials, verifying construction compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community infrastructure. With a focus on quality assurance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the transportation landscape. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a tangible impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 1 year as Engineering Technician or 3 years in highway construction required.
• Must have experience in quality control and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and workmanship on highway construction projects.
• Verify grades, elevations, and layouts in collaboration with contractors.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Highway Construction

Quality Control

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Calculations

Education

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Technology

Job description

If you have a passion for pursuing a career in the construction industry, then this opportunity could be perfect for you.

The Department of Transportation's District 2-0 is currently looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Transportation Construction Inspector. In this role, you will undertake various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects to ensure all work is completed in conformance with approved construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. Become a part of a dynamic workforce that is actively shaping the world around us. Do not miss out on this chance to make a tangible impact on the infrastructure of our communities!

In this position, you will oversee all aspects of transportation construction activities. Your responsibilities will include verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. You will also be tasked with inspecting various materials, including cement concrete, bituminous concrete, drainage materials, and all applicable materials, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

You will engage with department personnel, as well as representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the public to facilitate the successful management of projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a master diary; performing mathematical calculations; estimating item quantities and project costs; and managing all necessary project documentation, whether manually or electronically. You will also assist in addressing any field issues that may arise.

This position is crucial for maintaining quality assurance throughout the production process, thereby contributing to the overall integrity of the projects undertaken.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Clearfield.
• 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 title);
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles);
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work;
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics;
• 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;
• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.