Reference #: 5032285
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Transportation Construction Inspector for Cumberland County. In this vital position, the inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough and independent evaluations of highway occupancy permit sites, monitoring ongoing construction activities, and assessing completed projects. The primary goal is to ensure that all work adheres to departmental standards, approved plans, and specifications regarding materials and workmanship. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of transportation infrastructure. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the development of our roadways, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will engage with property owners, developers, contractors, local officials, and various stakeholders to clarify the requirements for occupancy permits and legal limitations, while also assisting in the resolution of issues related to both proposed and existing projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections at all stages of work associated with Highway Occupancy Permits, ensuring compliance with the relevant Department regulations, policies, and procedures that govern the review and issuance of these permits. You will be tasked with explaining the necessary compliance measures to customers, ensuring they adhere to the Department's regulations, policies, design and construction standards, specifications, testing procedures, and documentation related to the highway occupancy permit program. Additionally, you will interpret plans, standards, and specifications submitted by applicants and their engineering, architectural, or consulting teams for various @types of highway construction, identifying situations that may require the input or approval of other Department engineering or legal personnel. Your role will also involve researching existing construction plans to ascertain legal right-of-way widths, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the Department's roadway identification systems (SR-Segment-Offset). You will be expected to independently plan and organize your work to fulfill assigned responsibilities within the time frames established by applicable 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.
You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
This position will require travel at times to District 8-0 at 2140 Herr Street. Travel reimbursement may be possible.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (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:
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.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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 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.
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.
