Transportation Construction Inspector

If you are considering a career with the Permits unit at PennDOT, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. This role involves inspecting various permit-related projects, including development and utility work, which are essential components of the position. Starting your career in this dynamic environment not only provides a solid foundation but also equips you with valuable knowledge and hands-on experience that can significantly enhance your professional growth. The skills you acquire here will serve as a stepping stone for future advancements in your career, making it an excellent choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field.

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring that permit programs align with the overarching goals and objectives of the Department. This will involve organizing, directing, planning, and coordinating the strategic initiatives of all permit programs while addressing customer needs and expectations, as well as adhering to sound management practices and principles. Your duties will include conducting field inspections of permitted activities to confirm compliance with both the permit stipulations and Department regulations. You will oversee various stages of construction, assisting in the verification of grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways in collaboration with contractors and surveyors. Additionally, you will inspect the application of materials such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage systems, ensuring that work zone traffic control measures are in place, backfill materials are properly compacted, and highway restoration-including roadway pavements and shoulders-is executed to maintain public safety. Furthermore, you will perform compaction testing using visual non-movement methods on sub-surface strata, soils, and aggregates. Engaging with Department staff, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the general public, will be essential to facilitate the effective administration of these projects.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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:

• 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 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
• 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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.