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 1-0. 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 materials used and the execution of work to guarantee compliance with approved guidelines. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of transportation infrastructure. If you are interested in making a significant impact in this field, we encourage you to apply now!

In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting all aspects of transportation construction activities. This includes 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, such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage components, ensuring compliance with project specifications. Additionally, you will conduct visual non-movement compaction testing on sub-surface layers, soils, and aggregates. Your role will involve engaging with department personnel, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the public to facilitate effective project management. You will be tasked with maintaining a master diary, performing mathematical calculations, estimating item quantities and project costs, and documenting all relevant project information, whether manually or electronically. Furthermore, you will assist in troubleshooting field issues, compile photographic evidence, prepare sketches, and create inspection review summaries. As part of the inspection team, you will document and verify contractor work in accordance with the Project Office Manual and Publication 408, while generating necessary reports to monitor project progress and schedules. You will track material quantities and testing results using both manual and computerized methods, draw sketches to note field plan modifications, and maintain comprehensive inspection and quality control reports. It is essential to ensure that all projects adhere to existing regulations, policies, and procedures, executed efficiently and cost-effectively. You will also be required to attend environmental training sessions and implement best practices in environmental stewardship. Additional responsibilities may include performing related duties on highway construction projects as assigned, as well as fulfilling tasks designated by your supervisor during winter assignments.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis during winter season. 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 Oil City.
• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.

• 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 at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.