Transportation Construction Inspector

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. In this position, you will engage in a variety of technical tasks, including inspecting materials to verify they meet specifications, contract requirements, and established quality control plans. If this unique opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for verifying the precision of all testing procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM) protocols and relevant standards set by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), as well as ensuring the correctness of laboratory reports. You will also monitor shipments to confirm that the quality of delivered materials complies with specifications, ensuring that weigh slips accurately reflect the quantities shipped.

Daily responsibilities will encompass ensuring that transportation projects adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Support is available for the evaluation of project materials at construction sites and district offices, conducted either on-site or remotely. This evaluation process involves verifying records for compliance with source approvals, certification requirements, quantities, and sampling/testing standards. The calibration of equipment from both the Department and vendors, including scales and testing instruments, is confirmed. Additionally, product design procedures are assessed, and hands-on Local Acceptance (HOLA) testing is carried out as necessary.

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:

• 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.

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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.