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Reference #: 4526250 THE POSITION Are you equipped with the necessary expertise and skills to progress into our Transportation Construction Inspector role? The Department of Transportation is in search of a meticulous and well-organized individual to carry out various technical tasks in inspecting materials from asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants to guarantee compliance with specifications, contract documents, and approved Quality Control Plans. Take the opportunity to elevate your career by applying today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The primary responsibility in this position involves verifying the accuracy of test procedures according to Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards , as well as ensuring the precision of laboratory reports. Monitoring material shipments for compliance with specifications, overseeing tests in cement, asphalt, and aggregate plants, and documenting sampling and testing techniques are key tasks. Identifying issues, proposing solutions, and promptly reporting problems to supervisors are essential duties. Ensuring material suppliers adhere to testing methods for extraction, gradation, specific gravities, absorption, air content, slump test, unit weights, and wash tests is crucial, along with verifying compliance with quality control plans, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, collecting samples, and conducting District level quality assurance.
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 30-minute lunch. Vendor-controlled work hours Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad-hoc, at supervisor's discretion.. 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 Bridgeville. 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 & 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 title); or Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); 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 Requirements: 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 educa ion 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-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 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.