Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Transportation Construction Inspector - Materials in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4500812 THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is currently looking for a skilled Transportation Construction Inspector to join their team. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, your main responsibilities will include conducting independent technical assessments and taking the lead in testing and controlling construction materials at bituminous and concrete plants, as well as aggregate sources. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and safety of transportation infrastructure projects. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the field of transportation construction - apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As part of this position, you will be responsible for conducting tests on materials that are produced in the designated material plant. This includes ensuring that the materials are extracted from stockpiles, overseeing gradations, specific gravities, absorption of bituminous products, air entrainment, and slump tests. It is crucial to verify that all materials meet the contract requirements, design criteria, and department specifications. Your duties will also involve maintaining detailed records related to the testing of all materials. Additionally, you will be required to generate regular reports on the tests conducted and send material samples to the central laboratory of the Department for further analysis. Furthermore, you will play a key role in training staff on proper sampling and testing procedures. In addition to the testing responsibilities, you will actively participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing quality. This may involve recommending and implementing new strategies, restructuring existing functions to enhance efficiency, and fostering a culture of ownership and pride in the work carried out by both the team and individuals. Your contribution will be vital in driving improvements and ensuring that operations are streamlined and effective.
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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 vendor-controlled position, with flex schedule 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: 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'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 applicatio (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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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.