Reference #: 4743543
THE POSITIONDo you have a background in construction materials and workmanship related to improvement projects? If you are eager to advance your career by overseeing the inspection of materials and workmanship for construction improvement initiatives in Engineering District 10-0, which includes pavement reconstruction, bridge structures, and select interchanges, this opportunity is for you. Your role will ensure that all work aligns with approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents. If you have the required skills and experience for this challenging position, we encourage you to apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will oversee multiple construction projects of moderate complexity and supervise the inspection of intricate project phases from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to professionalism, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and safety standards. You will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge for highway construction, which encompasses responsibilities such as roadway pavement reconstruction, guide rail installation, flood control measures, and bridge rehabilitation or replacement. You will address coordination issues involving municipalities, private properties, emergency services, railroads, utilities, and other projects, providing necessary support. Additionally, you will assist the Assistant Construction Engineer in scheduling and resolving delays, participate in constructability reviews and meetings, and prepare documentation, justifications, technical reports, and correspondence related to construction, including work orders and estimates. It is essential to ensure that all materials used are certified and comply with specifications while supervising inspections for contract compliance and standards. You will maintain professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues, contractors, and the public to promote a positive image for PennDOT, overseeing all facets of highway construction, including grading, paving, drainage, and associated features. Furthermore, you will review plans for constructability during the design phase and conduct project evaluations post-completion to ensure maintenance efficiency.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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 King of Indiana.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor; or
Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.Other Requirements:
This particular position requires a Class C non-commercial driver's license
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more in ormation 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
