Reference #: 4551839 THE POSITION The Department of Transportation is currently looking to hire a Transportation Construction Inspector to join their team. In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing Highway Occupancy Permits and plans in the field to ensure they adhere to Department regulations and standards. Reviews will involve assessing the location, accuracy, drainage, safety, and geometric aspects of the projects. Additionally, the inspector will need to coordinate with other units within the Department to ensure the accuracy of drainage narratives, safety measures near signalized intersections, geometric designs, and structural analysis.

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring transportation projects meet the highest standards, then this position is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transportation infrastructure in your community. Apply today and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in transportation construction inspection.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact closely with private companies, private development corporations, small businesses, and the general public. This will involve conducting reviews and maintaining close contact with these stakeholders during the preliminary stage of projects. Your main responsibility will be to assist the Permit Project Engineer in collecting information about the existing conditions of roadways for documentation purposes. This will primarily be focused on extensive Highway Occupancy Permit Projects, such as sewer projects or water main installations.

Another important aspect of your role will be to conduct research on existing Highway Occupancy Permits to determine if the current conditions align with the conditions specified in the permit. This will require attention to detail and the ability to analyze and compare data. As part of your duties, you will report to and coordinate all activities through the Assistant Permits Engineer. This individual will be your main point of contact and will provide guidance and support throughout your work. You will be responsible for overseeing all permit activity within a specific geographic area. This includes conducting field views of all permit applications within your assigned area before approving them and ensuring compliance with the issued permit. Any applications that require further review will be forwarded to the Assistant Permits Engineer.

Additionally, you will be required to meet with permit applicants as needed to assist them in the application process. You may also be assigned to attend other field views and meetings as directed by the Assistant Permits Engineer. It will be your responsibility to report any instances where field conditions do not comply with permit regulations to the Assistant Permits Engineer. In such cases, you may need to issue citations or letters of warning to permit offenders as required. Finally, you will be expected to maintain all necessary records and files, prepare regular and special reports, and perform any other duties as required. This will require strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Vendor-controlled position; flex schedule. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Dunmore. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive furthe communication regarding this position via email. Please 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 will 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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