Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you with a forward-thinking department focused on transportation. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will step out of the office and into the field, engaging in hands-on inspections of construction projects. Your role will involve collaborating with contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining detailed records. This position offers a blend of technical challenges and the chance to make a real impact on infrastructure development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of transportation in Pennsylvania, and embark on a rewarding career that opens new avenues for growth and success.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Telework Opportunities

Professional Development

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in highway or bridge surveying or construction.
• Experience in quality control of materials and interpreting blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect transportation construction projects and materials.
• Collaborate with contractors and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Highway Surveying

Construction Inspection

Blueprint Reading

Quality Control

Project Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience in Construction

Tools

Surveying Equipment

Computers for Documentation

Job description

Are you ready to embrace a thrilling role with the Department of Transportation that allows you to transition from an office setting to getting your boots on the ground? If this sounds appealing, consider becoming a Transportation Construction Inspector with Engineering District 11-0. Here, you will engage in a variety of technical tasks, including inspecting materials to verify they meet specifications, contract requirements, and established quality control plans. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team and enjoy a rewarding yet challenging career that could open new roads to a successful future!

You will play a crucial role in examining all facets of transportation construction projects. This involves collaborating with contractors and surveyors to verify grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways. Your responsibilities will also include assessing the placement of various materials, such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage systems. Furthermore, you will perform visual compaction tests on sub-surface layers, soils, and aggregates. Effective project management will require interaction with department staff, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, including legislators and the public. Additionally, you will maintain a master diary, carry out calculations, estimate quantities and costs, and ensure that all project documentation is accurately completed, whether manually or electronically.

The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including addressing field issues as they arise. Key tasks involve capturing photographs, preparing or reviewing sketches, and compiling inspection review summaries. It is essential to document and verify the work completed by contractors while actively engaging as a member of the inspection team, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Project Office Manual and Publication 408. The position also requires generating reports to maintain project records, interpreting results to monitor progress and schedules, and tracking material quantities and testing through both manual and computerized methods. Additionally, the responsibilities include drawing sketches, noting changes in field plans, and maintaining detailed inspection progress and quality control reports. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures is crucial, along with attending mandatory environmental training and implementing effective environmental practices. Other related duties concerning the inspection of work and materials on highway construction projects may also be assigned.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Schedule may be subject to change due to seasonal/operational needs
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis, with managers approval. 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:

• 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 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
• 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.

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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [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.