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    Transportation Construction Inspector - Harrisburg, United States - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    THE POSITION


    The District 8-0 of the Department of Transportation is currently seeking skilled Transportation Construction Inspectors to join their team. As an inspector, you will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects. Your main objective will be to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with approved construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. If you possess the necessary skills and expertise, do not hesitate to apply today and become a valuable member of our team

    DESCRIPTION OF WORK


    The responsibilities of this role include overseeing various aspects of transportation construction projects. This involves assisting in verifying grades, elevations, structure stake-out, and roadway stake-out in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. Additionally, the position entails inspecting the placement of various materials like cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials to ensure compliance with project specifications. The role also involves conducting compaction testing using visual non-movement methods on sub-surface strata, soils, and aggregates, among other materials. Furthermore, effective communication is crucial as the individual will interact with Department staff, federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the public to ensure project administration is carried out efficiently.

    Other duties include documenting project details, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, resolving field issues, and preparing inspection reports manually or electronically. The position also requires compiling photographs, sketches, and inspection review summaries, as well as reviewing work completed by contractors and participating in inspection teams. Moreover, the individual will be responsible for generating necessary reports for project records, interpreting results to monitor progress and schedules, and tracking material quantities and testing methods. Drawing sketches, noting plan changes, and maintaining inspection progress and quality control reports are also part of the job description. Ultimately, the role ensures that projects adhere to all regulations, policies, and procedures while being completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

    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 30-minute lunch.
    • The position will be reporting to various projects sites within Perry County, however limited travel to District 8-0 at 2140 Herr Street may be required. Travel reimbursement may be possible.
    • Vendor-controlled flex schedule.
    • 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.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

    • One year as an Engineering Technician (commonwealth title); or
    • Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); 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.
    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 will 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-
    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.


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