Transportation Construction Inspector - Materials Unit

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0 and be a part of our team as we strive to maintain the quality of materials used in our highways of Pennsylvania. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will have the chance to step into a lab and gain hands-on experience with material testing. Your technical skills will be crucial in assessing materials, making an impact on the future of transportation. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with suppliers to provide quality materials to our highway construction projects and see the direct results of your work. Come join us on this journey and make a difference in the transportation industry!

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the precision of all testing procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM) guidelines, as well as relevant standards set by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Your duties will include monitoring shipments to verify that the quality of delivered materials aligns with specifications, supported by accurate weigh slips. You will observe technicians conducting tests and maintaining quality control at Portland cement plants, asphalt facilities, and aggregate quarries. It is essential to document sampling and testing methods accurately, adhering to the designated procedures for each material type. 

You will also identify potential issues and propose solutions when feasible, promptly reporting any problems to your supervisor. Additionally, you will apply appropriate testing methods and assess compliance with standards from material suppliers, covering areas such as extraction, gradation, specific gravities, absorption, air content, slump tests, unit weights, and wash tests. Your role will involve providing consistent quality assurance reviews of suppliers' quality control and testing practices.

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on ad hoc basis upon completion of probationary period. 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 Montoursville. 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1; (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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. 

• 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.
  

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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. 

• 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.