Transportation Construction Inspector
Transportation Construction Inspector
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$ 44890 - 67678
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you considering a career with the Permits unit at PennDOT If so this opportunity could be perfect for you. This role involves inspecting various permitrelated projects including development and utility work among other responsibilities. It serves as an excellent foundation for launching your career successfully. The skills and insights you gain in this position will be invaluable as you progress and seek advancement in your professional journey.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role you will be responsible for aligning permit programs with the overarching goals and objectives of the Department by effectively organizing directing planning and coordinating the strategic initiatives of all permitrelated activities. This includes addressing customer needs and expectations while adhering to sound management practices and principles. You will conduct field inspections of permitted projects to ensure compliance with both the permit specifications and Department regulations overseeing various stages of construction. Your duties will involve assisting in the verification of grades elevations and the layout of structures and roadways in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. Additionally you will inspect the application of materials such as cement concrete bituminous concrete and drainage systems as well as evaluate work zone traffic control measures backfill materials compaction requirements and the restoration of highways including pavements and shoulders all while prioritizing public safety. You will also perform compaction testing using visual nonmovement methods on subsurface strata soils and aggregates. Furthermore you will engage with Department personnel as well as federal state and local agencies legislators and the public to facilitate the effective management and administration of these projects.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime on an adhoc basis. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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 King of Prussia.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 associates 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 noncommercial Pennsylvania Class C Drivers License or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe 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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
