Reference #: 5185954
THE POSITION
Are you invested in protecting the health of residents and the natural surroundings in Pennsylvania? If so, join our dedicated team of professionals at the Department of Environmental Protection in the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. As an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, your work focuses on ensuring projects are completed in compliance with permits, plans, specifications, and department policies. Our mission is to restore and safeguard our nation's land and waters that have been impacted by abandoned mines in order to protect public health and safety, improve the environment, and promote the beneficial use of land. Apply today to join forces with our program that is devoted to protecting citizens from the dangers of abandoned mine land (AML) sites and to restoring degraded water and other environmental resources!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting construction activities and materials related to civil, environmental, and mine reclamation projects, ensuring that the executing entity adheres to permits, plans, specifications, and departmental policies. This role requires traveling to various site locations to conduct inspections and a thorough understanding of contract documents to effectively enforce compliance. You will evaluate materials and workmanship, accepting or rejecting them based on their alignment with contract and permit standards. Additionally, you will inspect the installation and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation control devices to ensure they conform to approved plans and permits. It is essential to take corrective actions when necessary, issue Notices of Violation to enforce compliance, and complete Earth Disturbance Inspection Reports with recommendations. You will also ensure adherence to the approved blast plan and blasting regulations to protect public safety, the environment, and structures, while notifying the construction engineer or supervisor of any field conditions that may require adjustments to existing plans or specifications.
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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This is a field position that will cover project sites in the following Western PA counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Fayette, Indiana, Jefferson, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland. You will be expected to report to the Cambria District Office on an as-needed basis.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 45,907.00 (before taxes). via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations; or
An Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
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.
