From working in the office to getting your boots on the ground, Engineering District 5-0 is seeking to fill a vacancy for a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector position within the Materials Unit. This position will provide a variety of technical duties in the inspection of materials produced at asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants to ensure materials are in accordance with specifications, contract documents and approved Quality Control Plans. Apply today and watch the work you do shape the world around you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will ensure the accuracy of all test procedures in following Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM) methods and/or applicable American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards and the accuracy of laboratory reports. You will make observations during shipments to ensure that the quality of materials delivered meets specifications with accurate weigh slips representing quantities shipped.
This position will require you to witness technicians in Portland cement plants, asphalt plants, and aggregate quarries perform tests and control quality production of these materials. You will also document sampling and testing techniques accurately and by the method designated as appropriate to each specific type of material. Identifies potential problems and offers a resolution if possible.
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. Travel as needed.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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. Necessary 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 .
For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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: 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. 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.
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.
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