Construction Inspector - Transportation Generalist Senior

Working Title: Construction Inspector Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior Agency: Transportation Department This was previously announced and is being re-announced for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply. Job ID: 96023 Location: Winona Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 10/01/2026 Closing Date: 10/13/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME Division/Unit: District 6C- ADE Program Dlvry / Construction Winona Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 7 AM - 3:30 PM or Contractor's Hours or Snow & Ice Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,267 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME Work Area: Winona FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. Job Duties Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects. Serve as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects. Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications. Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Performs complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects. Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents. Performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely. Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for less complex construction projects or recommends the application of enforcement procedures to the Chief Inspector when working on the most complex projects to ensure successful completion of projects. Monitors contractor and traffic control safety practices, ensures personal safety is protected, and the project is completed using applicable safety practices, rules and programs. Provides work direction to assistant inspectors and/or student workers in gaining required technical skills through MnDOT’s technical certification program. Measures, computes, documents and enters pay items into AASHTOWare and determines amount of payment to contractor. Interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance. Monitors concrete and bituminous plants to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements. Assists with final reviews on construction projects to ensure contractors have the appropriate cert…

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