Transportation Construction Inspector - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

Elevate your professional journey with an exceptional opportunity at Engineering District 8, where we seek a committed individual to step into the role of Transportation Construction Inspector. In this position, you will assess sites for highway occupancy permits, inspecting both current and completed projects to guarantee adherence to departmental standards, approved designs, and quality of materials and workmanship. Your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our transportation systems. You will not only advance your career but also contribute to the betterment of the communities we serve. Embrace the chance to make a significant difference in the world around you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will interact with property owners, developers, contractors, and local officials to clarify occupancy permit requirements and legal limitations, while also helping to resolve issues related to both proposed and existing projects. You will conduct inspections at all stages of Highway Occupancy Permit work and oversee construction inspections in the County Highway Occupancy Permit Office, ensuring adherence to departmental regulations and procedures for reviewing and issuing permits.

Your responsibilities include explaining compliance with departmental regulations, policies, and construction standards to customers. You will interpret plans and specifications submitted by applicants and their design teams for various highway projects. It is crucial to identify situations that require input from other engineering or legal staff and to work effectively in a field construction setting. Additionally, you will research existing plans to verify legal right-of-way widths and should have a strong understanding of the department's roadway identification system. You will independently manage and organize your tasks to meet deadlines set by laws and policies.

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.
• This position may require limited travel to 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17103
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890.00 (before taxes).
• 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 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 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.