Inspector Construction - Virginia Department of Transportation : Job Details

Title: Inspector Construction State Role Title: Engineering Technician II Hiring Range: $46,117 - $74,940 Pay Band: 3 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Staunton District Office Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers Recruitment Type: General Public - G Are you driven by materials inspection, project management and public safety? VDOT's Construction Inspector is the job for you Job Duties VDOT's Staunton District Construction section is seeking a highly motivated Construction Inspector. As the qualified candidate, you will inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a quality transportation system for the traveling public. Specifically, you will: Track and maintain materials documentation for project. Communicate with VDOT support staff and external support staff to address landowner, business owner and traveling public concerns regarding project. Provide project oversight to ensure assigned QC tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance. Construction & Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits. Ensure all materials are tested and approved for acceptance before use on project and proper documentation is in hand before payment. Ensure project employees and equipment are performing in compliance with safety practices and directives. Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of mathematics to include algebra, geometry and trigonometry. • Valid driver's license. • Skill in the use of computers and software applications. • Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods and materials testing. • Safety shoes required. • Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents. • Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection. • Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment. • Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public. Additional Considerations • Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology. • DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) • Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans. • Asphalt Field Level II • Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training. • Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, and equal employment opportunity guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation construction projects. • DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN) • Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm. • Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge) • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety • Proficient in Site Manager or other project management software. • Soils & Aggregate Compaction • Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection. • Asphalt Field Level I • CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course • Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT) • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification • Flagger • Pavement Marking • A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Drafting, or related field desired. • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and DOT medical card are required within 11 months of employment and maintained thereafter. VDOT is willing to assist with enrollment and payment of a CDL course. More information included in the Special Instruction to Applicants section below. All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. NOTE: All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Effective February 7, 2022, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL from a Class B to a Class A, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved entry-level driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course. In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pretax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800- ###-####. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOT's employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. If selected as a finalist, you will undergo: Reference Checks Verification of work history DMV Records Check Fingerprint-based criminal history records check Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment are required in the performance of duties. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Page-Up provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities, availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. Only for eligible positions. Additional positions could be filled from this recruitment within the Staunton District Construction Office. Contact Information Name: Marsha Reese Phone: 540-###-#### Email: marsha.reesevdot.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.