Transportation Construction Inspector

The Engineering District 8-0 of the Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a committed and meticulous Transportation Construction Inspector to become part of our team! This position is vital for guaranteeing that all construction initiatives adhere to the utmost standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. If you have a passion for transportation infrastructure and strong analytical abilities, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of our transportation systems.

In this position, you will conduct comprehensive inspections of transportation construction projects, ensuring accurate verification of grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways in partnership with contractors and surveyors. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the placement of materials like cement concrete and drainage systems, as well as performing compaction tests on various subsurface materials. Effective communication with department staff, governmental agencies, legislators, and the public is essential for smooth project administration. You will also maintain meticulous records through master diary entries, calculations, and project documentation, while addressing any field issues that may arise. Additionally, you will compile photographic evidence, create sketches, and summarize inspection results to confirm that contractor work adheres to established standards. Progress and compliance will be documented through reports, and material quantities and testing will be tracked using both manual and digital methods. The role also involves noting any changes in field plans and maintaining thorough quality control reports to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in line with all relevant policies.

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.
• You will report to project field office's locations within one of the following PennDOT Engineer District 8-0 counties, Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, or Perry County.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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
• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

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.

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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.

• 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.