Transportation Construction Inspector

Are you considering a career with the Permits unit at PennDOT? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you. This role involves inspecting various permit-related projects, including development and utility work, among other responsibilities. It serves as an excellent foundation for launching your career successfully. The skills and insights you gain in this position will be invaluable as you progress and seek advancement in your professional journey.

In this role, you will be responsible for aligning permit programs with the overarching goals and objectives of the Department by effectively organizing, directing, planning, and coordinating the strategic initiatives of all permit-related activities. This includes addressing customer needs and expectations while adhering to sound management practices and principles. You will conduct field inspections of permitted projects to ensure compliance with both the permit specifications and Department regulations, overseeing various stages of construction work.

Your responsibilities will also involve 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 installation of materials such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage systems, as well as monitor work zone traffic control, backfill materials, compaction requirements, and highway restoration efforts, all while prioritizing public safety.

Furthermore, you will perform compaction testing using visual non-movement methods on sub-surface strata, soils, and aggregates. Engaging with Department personnel, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the public, will be essential to ensure the successful administration of these projects.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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, with manager's approval. 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 Prussia.
• 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:

• 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
• 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’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.

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…